Scotland unveils tax on agricultural estates as part of new environmental plan

Published 17:07 on July 3, 2025 / Last updated at 17:07 on July 3, 2025 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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The Scottish government has released a draft environment strategy setting out goals such as to restore biodiversity and end its contribution to climate change, with proposed policies including a carbon tax on agricultural estates.
The Scottish government has released a draft environment strategy setting out goals such as to restore biodiversity and end its contribution to climate change, with proposed policies including a carbon tax on agricultural estates.


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