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What happens to marine plastics?
Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the ‘Great Pacific Garbage Patch’ – an endless floating waste of plastic rubbish. In this fantastic video he draws … more
And the results are in!
Litter survey data collected by participants in the latest beach clean-up reveals the continuing dominance of plastics waste. Each year survey data is compiled in order to better understand the … more
A plastic bag free Fife?
We noticed recently that Friends of the Earth Fife are promoting their ‘Fife Plastic Bag Campaign’. The group is currently working with shop-keepers and other community groups to rid Kinghorn and … more
Pride in our Coastline
Have pride in our coastline – make the pledge to help Fife's beaches. Fife Council are calling on everyone to have some pride in our coastline and help to make it even more beautiful. To do this fife … more
Beach clean-up enters it's 5th year
The beach clean-up at Seafield entered it's 5th consecutive year in 2008 with another successful haul of litter and other found-items this September. Seafield Environmental Group organised the latest … more
Seafield to witness coal revival?
Extraction of coal in in Scotland may see a revival if plans for an Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) project continue, and it could even be happening in or near Seafield. Thornton New Energy (TNE) … more
Seafield Area to become ‘gateway to Kirkcaldy’
Plans have gone on display in Linktown this week to showcase how Fife Council hope to open up business and housing opportunities, and making the most of the coastal environment in the Invertiel area … more
Exciting developments towards a Greener Kirkcaldy
Our friend and volunteer at past Seafield beach clean-ups Suzy Goodsir got in touch this week with exciting news of a new venture right here in Kirkcaldy… Suzy wrote: “I am writing to tell you about … more
Fife Shoreline Management Plan finally under review
The Fife Shoreline Management Plan, which we covered in a previous article on this site is now undergoing review by Fife Council. The Council is now required to review the Shoreline Management Plan, … more
Ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Forth
As far back as 2005 news first surfaced about plans to transfer Russian crude oil between tankers moored just off the Fife coast. These plans were roundly rejected by all the relevant local … more