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A repeat of the water shortages faced by businesses last year can't be ruled out as parts of Scotland record low river levels and dry ground conditions in SEPA's first water scarcity report.

Businesses that have been operating their own boiler, engine or generator for the production of heat or power are being urged to check whether they need to register with Scotland’s environment regulator as soon as possible.

New data published by SEPA reveals Scotland generated 9.58 million tonnes of waste in 2021, of which 56.3% was recycled.

Communities around the Mossmorran Complex are now able to see the air quality in their area in close to real time, with the launch of a new monitoring network from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

The 25th annual VIBES awards have been officially launched by SEPA CEO Nicole Paterson at an event in Edinburgh.

SEPA analysed data reveals more than half of diesel cars and a third of light goods vehicles travelling on the main routes into Edinburgh don’t currently comply with the requirements of the city’s Low Emission Zone.

SEPA officers joined partners from Police Scotland, Revenue Scotland and HMRC on Tuesday 21 February 2023 for a Day of Action, carrying out inspections in the Johnstone area and appealing to local residents and businesses.

The Scottish Flood Forecast provides the earliest indication possible of when and where flooding is expected over the next three days, and whether the source is from rivers, surface water or the sea.

A Glasgow landfill site has had its permit partially suspended as the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) takes action in relation to offensive odour impacts.

Drinks producers are being urged not to delay registering for Scotland’s landmark Deposit Return Scheme as the deadline fast approaches.