Welcome for 20mph Bill that could bring safer streets and cleaner air
The Bill from Mark Ruskell MSP would change the default speed limit in urban areas from 30mph to 20mph.
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Edinburgh Transport Plans Could Tackle Deadly Air Pollution
Public are asked for their views on plans to transform eEdinburgh’s transport systems and address deadly and illegal levels of air pollution.
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Trade Unions and Environmentalists look forward to working with Just Transition Commission Chair
Welcome for Prof. Jim Skea who will lead the Commission’s work to move to low carbon economy.
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Reaction: Programme for Government 2018
Mixed messages on climate action.
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Programme for Government needs to build on ‘greenest ever’
Scottish Govt challenged to strengthen commitments on climate and nature protection.
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Welcome for Electric Vehicle Cash & Warning More Needed to Fix Scotland’s Dire Transport
Friends of the Earth Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of £15m which will install over 1,500 new electric charge points. Friends of the Earth Scotland’s Air Pollution Campaigner…
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Revealed: Scottish Council Pensions are backing fracking overseas
Councillors oversee investments worth £972million in an industry prohibited in Scotland.
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Edinburgh transport plans could bring clean air for all
These proposals could put Edinburgh amongst the greatest cities in Europe.
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Warmest summer months ever show need for tough climate targets
Friends of the Earth Scotland today released new figures which show that May, June and July this year were the hottest and sunniest May-July period ever recorded in Scotland. The…
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