Traffic stats show transport challenge
Responding to the Scottish Transport Statistics published, Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Air Pollution Campaigner Gavin Thomson said: “The new statistics show that in the year running up to the…
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Off-the-record Heathrow meetings fly in the face of climate science
The Scottish Government continues its support for a third runway at Heathrow. Transport Minister has been having unminuted meetings with airport bosses.
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Response to the UK 10-point climate plan for net zero
Friends of the Earth Scotland gave a scathing reaction to the UK Government’s announcement of a 10-point plan on climate and energy, calling for much more priority on solutions which…
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Scottish Government using £500mill bus cash to stop Councils competing against private bus companies
Councils can only apply if they agree to form partnerships with private bus operators and don’t start up their own competing bus company.
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Welcome for LEZ cash to get polluting vehicles off the road
Welcome for Scottish Government Low Emission Zone Fund, offering cash incentives and vouchers, to get the most polluting vehicles off city streets
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Transport statistics show the urgent need for walking and cycling investment
Figures released today show an increasing number of people in Scotland were walking to work and school in 2019. Campaigners say this shows there is a demand for safer pedestrian…
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Low Emission Zone delay shows Scottish Government ‘not serious’ about air pollution action
People in Scottish cities are people forced to breathe toxic traffic fumes for another year.
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Scottish Government support for Heathrow expansion cannot continue in Climate Emergency
The Scottish Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a third runway being built at Heathrow, despite the climate impacts.
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Council-owned buses would be boost to public health in Aberdeen, say campaigners
An affordable, reliable bus service run in the public interest will improve air quality, reduce climate emissions, and make the city safer for everyone.
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