Laura Anderson (Young)

Climate PhD researcher, Community Engagement, Waste/Plastic, Radio/TV, Christian, #BanDisposableVapes❌💨Scottish Influencer of the Year 2024/25 🏆

[ECIU @ECIU_UK]

"Novel ways to reduce constraint payments for taxpayers, while meaning lower bills for some Scottish billpayers, could be a win-win." @LessWasteLaura

https://t.co/IXHp22pqaa

[Stirling Senior Phase & Youth Participation @stir_spyp]

Stirling Climate Summit 2026 today. Huge thank you to @LessWasteLaura for an inspirational question and answer session!

[Laura Anderson (Young) @LessWasteLaura]

@SFRSYourSafety 📸 Vyro Media

[Laura Anderson (Young) @LessWasteLaura]

All of this destruction because of a fire that started in a vape shop.

Vapes contain lithium ion batteries, which are a huge fire risk when handled wrongly or damaged.

[Laura Anderson (Young) @LessWasteLaura]

Huge credit to the @SFRSYourSafety and all other emergency services who worked so hard to keep this under control. This has already had a devastating impact on so many businesses who called Union St home, and we all need to step up and support them when they’re back on their feet

[Laura Anderson (Young) @LessWasteLaura]

@mgshanks Vape shops.

[Laura Anderson (Young) @LessWasteLaura]

All of this devastation to my home city Glasgow because of a vape shop.

…and the fire is still burning.

The images are just horrific.

https://t.co/asK15DpPZ6

[Met Office @metoffice]

Today marks the first day of meteorological spring 🌷

March has arrived, and with it comes longer, lighter days. Over the next few weeks most of us will enjoy around two extra hours of daylight ☀️

[Laura Anderson (Young) @LessWasteLaura]

And while Scotland (where I live) operates under a different system, this isn’t an issue confined elsewhere. Walking along the Ayrshire coastline, I regularly see sewage debris — wet wipes, sanitary products — washing ashore. It’s a reminder that we all still have work to do.

[Laura Anderson (Young) @LessWasteLaura]

Last night I binged #DirtyBusiness on @Channel4 — and honestly, it’s hard to stop thinking about it.

This drama tells the true story behind England’s sewage scandal & in my view has the potential to spark the same level of public awareness and outrage as #MrBatesvsThePostOffice

[Laura Anderson (Young) @LessWasteLaura]

I would strongly recommend. It’s a stark reminder of why investment in water infrastructure, stronger regulation, and long-term environmental stewardship are so critical. It's also a stark reminder about the failure of privatisation of this essential, life-giving resource.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change — all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.

[Laura Anderson (Young) @LessWasteLaura]

There are too many speakers to name in full, but I am particularly excited to hear Sir Chris Hoy, Liz Forkin Bohannon, Dr Jo Salter MBE and Todd Henry to name a few. Oh...and there will be music from the Red Hot Chilli Pipers!

Find out more: https://t.co/9YVEUZN5Sm

[Laura Anderson (Young) @LessWasteLaura]

It was a joy to join Peter Vardy on the most recent episode of The Calling Conversations podcast! You can listen through the link below, but did you know that this podcast is running up to The Calling - Scotland's Leadership Summit in October 2026?

https://t.co/dtL9VTKgV9

[Laura Anderson (Young) @LessWasteLaura]

The Calling 2026 is Scotland’s new one‑day leadership experience designed to inspire, equip, and commission people who want to lead well. It is being held in the SEC Armadillo, Glasgow on Friday 2nd October 2026.