Environmental, Waste and Renewables Update

Here is a summary of today's Environmental, Waste and Renewables news:

The Guardian: Campaigners call for action as jellyfish threaten Scottish salmon farms

A jellyfish species that has been wreaking havoc on Norway’s salmon industry has made its way to Scotland, causing significant damage and prompting calls for urgent action.

The string jellyfish has killed millions of salmon in Norwegian sea farms with officials urging an extermination of affected stocks.

Now the jellyfish has been reported at several sites in Scotland and to date has caused the death of more than 200,000 farmed salmon.

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STV News: Government’s latest marine plan could be ‘backwards step’, campaigners claim

Open Seas say a statement which outlines ministers’ approach to updating the marine plan could reduce vital protections.

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The Guardian: ‘We are resting on our laurels’: Scotland faces significant challenge to protect its environment

Francesca Osowska, the outgoing chief executive of NatureScot, says more needs to be done for Scotland to hit target of restoring 30% of natural environment by 2030.

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The Herald: Mining companies fail to engage with communities, says report

Mining companies in Scotland have failed to engage with local communities when exploring areas for the elements used in technology and clean energy, a report by a climate campaign group claims.

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