Pandemic era sees huge rise in cycling, stats show
Official figures document the rise in cycling during the pandemic and the huge public handouts to bus companies.
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REVEALED: POLLUTION IN SCOTLAND REBOUNDS TO ILLEGAL LEVELS IN 2021
Scotland breached legal air quality limits in 2021 after a historic low in 2020 due to the pandemic. Hope Street in Glasgow recorded an annual average above the legal limit…
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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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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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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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