Price tag for new Forth bridge is £780 for every Scottish taxpayer
New research shows the cost to every taxpayer in Scotland for a second Forth road bridge is £780, the equivalent of £130 in your tax bill every year between now…
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MSPs blind to climate impact of additional bridge
Commenting on The Scottish Parliament Committee considering the Forth Crossing Bill, Juliet Swann, Head of Projects and Campaigns at Friends of the Earth Scotland, said: “At a time when we…
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High-speed rail link plans take a wrong turn
Commenting on the expected government white paper on a high-speed rail link, Juliet Swann, Friends of the Earth Scotland Head of Campaigns, said: “Suggesting a high-speed rail link from London…
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Aberdeen Bypass will add to greenhouse gas emissions
Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Chief Executive Duncan McLaren commented on the green light for Aberdeen Bypass: “This a mistaken and poorly judged decision that will make it more difficult…
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Second Forth Crossing will be a costly mistake
An unnecessary second crossing across the Forth, when the existing bridgecan and must be repaired, risks sabotaging Scotland’s progress towards asustainable economy.The new bridge across the Forth is currently budgeted…
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Fuel protest – Friends of the Earth Scotland comment
Commenting on today’s fuel protest in Scotland by hauliers, Duncan McLaren, Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth Scotland, said: “While we sympathise with any small business affected by rising…
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