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Scotland's 'Green' Ferry Emits More CO2 Than Old Diesel Vessel
The MV Glen Sannox, Scotland’s long-delayed “green” ferry, has arrived with promises of sustainability but is instead raising significant concerns about cost, environmental impact, and planning missteps. Launched as a dual-fuel vessel to support Scotland’s climate ambitions, the Glen Sannox has been
The MV Glen Sannox, Scotland’s long-delayed “green” ferry, has arrived with promises of sustainability but is instead raising significant concerns about cost, environmental impact, and planning missteps. This financial strain is not unique to ferries; it echoes challenges faced by Scotland’s universities, which grapple with deficits due to over-reliance on volatile income streams like international tuition fees. To restore public confidence, Scottish authorities must prioritise transparency in decision-making, ensure that future projects are backed by rigorous feasibility studies, and adopt holistic approaches that consider not just upfront costs but lifecycle environmental impacts.
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