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The SNP manifesto’s climate and nature policies – the verdict
Does the SNP have good green policies? We’ve analysed their 2024 manifesto to find out if they deserve yo
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Scotland’s new circular economy law
MSPs have voted to approve Scotland’s new circular economy law! Parliament has taken over a year to scrutinise and review the new law, and the final debate took place yesterday…
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Dozens of organisations demand Scottish Ministers reject polluting Peterhead gas plans
Pressure is growing on the Scottish Government to reject plans that would lock in climate pollution and high energy bills.
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How to minimise your risk from air pollution
10 top tips to help protect yourself and your family from harmful pollution
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Get involved in Car Free Day 2022
Car Free Day takes place every year to encourage us to reimagine our transport system. It is an opportunity to think about how we move around and what changes we…
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Making transport work for local people
There have been huge changes to how we move around, which presents new councillors with opportunities to make lasting change for the better.
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Scotland’s Most Polluted Streets in 2021
Scotland broke air pollution limits again in 2021. These are the streets that had the worst levels of pollution.
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Bikes for Christmas but nowhere to ride
Campaigners are calling for safer streets for cycling after many kids have received bikes as Christmas presents but don’t feel safe to get out on the roads.
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Will COP26 change Scotland’s transport system?
COP26 should’ve provided the impetus to change it, but Scotland’s transport system is still miles away from where we need it to be.
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The next 5 years for Scotland’s environment
What did the SNP manifesto promise on climate change and the environment?
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Scotland’s new MSPs should commit to free bus travel
Free bus travel is an idea which is spreading rapidly and growing in popularity. Election candidates should commit to making it happen in Scotland in the next Parliament.
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The Climate Emergency Election
This election must be about creating a green, wellbeing economy and generating the green jobs we need to transition away from fossil fuels.