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Edinburgh Council confirms disappointing Low Emission Zone

Environmental campaigners have criticised City of Edinburgh Council’s Low Emission Zone which was formally passed by the council today (27 January). The Low Emission Zone was initially planned to be…

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Scottish Government route map for reducing car use lack any new measures

Environmental campaigners have slated the route map to reduce car use , calling it nothing more than a “rehash of existing policies”. 

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Climate campaigners urge MSPs for a strong Climate Change Bill

Scottish Budget Reaction: ‘useful steps’ on climate emergency

Climate action boosted by transport funding but home insulation investment should be larger.

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National Planning Framework reaction

Commenting on the publication of the draft National Planning Framework, Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Director Dr Richard Dixon said: “Overall the draft National Planning Framework takes big steps in…

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Glaswegians call for free public transport

Locals gathered in George Square, Glasgow this morning to call for the extension of free public transport, which has been made available to COP26 delegates, to all residents of Glasgow….

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Dundee Council approves clean air plans

Environmental campaigners have welcomed the news that last night Dundee City Council formally passed the Low Emission Zone for the city. The Low Emission Zone will improve air quality and…

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Scottish Parliament

Programme for Government reaction

Programme confirms the promises from the SNP -Greens co-operation agreement, but gives disappointingly little further detail on timescales or processes.

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SNP and Greens deal will lead to stronger action for the climate

Climate campaigning organisation Friends of the Earth Scotland has welcomed the draft cooperation deal between the SNP and the Scottish Green Party announced today.

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Scotland’s buses deemed ‘masterclass in how not to run a public service’

Philip Alston, former UN Human Rights rapporteur, has delivered an excoriating critique of the privatisation of bus services in Scotland and across the UK in a new report.  The report,…

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