Environment

The home improvement scheme making some people homeless

Residents struggling to pay £20,000-plus bills for forced retrofits of their homes are finally to get more help

Jul 22

The £2 billion potential of district heating systems for the Lothians

New study maps benefits of 30 local ‘heat zones’ from Leith to Longniddry

Jun 26

Finding hope among Edinburgh's vanishing bowling greens

Bittersweet times for sport as city food growing project brings new use to declining lawns

Jun 19

How data will reshape George Street for the 21st century

City's transport convener sets out his vision for the heart of the New Town

Jun 18 •

The history (and tragedy) of Lochend's sunken island

The unintended wildlife haven and its uncertain future

May 24 •

The imposter invading the Water of Leith's banks

Invasive plants and their long-term risks to our beloved river

May 17 •

Revealed: LEZ is pushing us towards healthier commutes

First impact study shows signs of early success for climate and public health

Apr 15 •

Making tourism a force for good in the Capital

The history walks for tourists that help to bring locals together

Mar 28 •

Park life: How a volunteer army helped make our green spaces the best in Scotland

The unsung heroes keeping Edinburgh's green spaces beautiful

Mar 20 •

Still radical after 100 years: Edinburgh’s most influential forgotten thinker

Patrick Geddes, his ‘thinking machines’ and saving the Old Town

Feb 15 •

What would an Edinburgh designed for women look like?

The Capital’s commitment to feminist city planning and what it really means

Feb 6 •

Scotland may be leading a green tech revolution, but at what cost to communities?

Residents renew protests over controversial East Lothian battery storage plant

Feb 4 •

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