What happened: The Scottish Parliament has approved a law requiring swift bricks to be included in all new dwellings where practical. This aims to support cavity-nesting birds like swifts, which are endangered.
Why it matters:
- Helps protect and increase habitats for declining swift populations.
- Sets Scotland apart from the rest of the UK, which has not adopted similar measures.
MNN Take: By making swift bricks mandatory, Scotland is taking a practical step to support biodiversity in urban areas. This law encourages builders to consider wildlife conservation in new developments.
Sources: Guardian UK