Scotsman: SCOTLAND`S climate change target has been missed for the second year in a row, latest figures have shown.
Greenhouse gas emissions exceeded their target by almost a million tonnes in 2011, with 54.25m carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) released into the atmosphere. It is the second year that ministers have missed the legally binding target set by the Scottish Parliament.
Climate campaigners urged the Scottish Government to up its game and warned Alex Salmonds reluctance to take tougher action...