Reading Time: 5 minutesThis is the second in a series of land reform blogs. It sets out current Scottish Government proposals for land reform. The most significant of
Tag: Environment
Routes to further land reform – the origins of current Scottish Government proposals
Reading Time: 4 minutesIntroduction In July 2022 the Scottish Government published Land Reform in a Net Zero Nation, a consultation on measures to “address the impact of scale
How can we track the impact of public policy on emissions in Scotland?
Reading Time: 7 minutesIntroduction It is well known that the Scottish, UK and other governments have set targets for reducing emissions and reaching net zero, by 2045 in
The use of spray foam insulation in Scotland
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog looks at potential issues with incorrectly installed spray foam insulation, and the impact spray foam insulation can have on mortgages.
The New Build Heat Standard
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog looks at recently passed legislation that will affect the type of heating system that new build homes will be allowed to use. What
Electric vehicle charging – background and FAQs – updated 2023
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis blog provides some background on Scottish Electric Vehicle (EV) policy and answers some EV-related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) received by SPICe.
FAQs: Vaping in children and young people
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog answers frequently asked questions on vaping / use of e-cigarettes in children and young people.
Scottish climate change adaptation policy
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis blog sets out the various periodically released reports to be aware of that relate to climate adaptation policy in Scotland.
Climate change impacts in Scotland
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog reports on the expected impacts of climate change in Scotland.
Net zero: what does it mean and what happens afterwards
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog considers what is meant by net zero emissions and what might happen once net zero is achieved.