Low Emission Zone commitment in Edinburgh
Reacting to news that City of Edinburgh Council have approved a motion to back a Low Emission Zone in the city, Dr Richard Dixon, Director of Friends of the Earth…
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20mph Plans are Welcome Breath of Fresh Air
Reacting to the news that the Scottish Green Party have launched plans for a new law to make 20mph the default speed limit in built up areas, Friends of the…
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Election Reaction: Glasgow on Track to Welcome Scotland’s First Low Emission Zone
Glasgow could be on track to welcome Scotland's first Low Emission Zone, after voters elected a clear majority of councillors in favour. The Scottish Government has promised that the country's…
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Air Pollution Plan: Scottish Government failure and foot dragging will mean more lives lost
The UK Government today published their plans to tackle the country’s air pollution crisis. They were ordered to reveal plans by the High Court due to the threat toxic air…
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Pedal on Parliament: Putting Scotland on a cycle path
Ahead of the local authority elections in just under two weeks, thousands are expected to take part in mass cycle rides in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness this weekend. The…
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Scottish Labour push ahead with Bill to ban fracking
Commenting on the news today (18/04/17) that Scottish Labour is pushing ahead with its Bill to Ban Fracking following a consultation that highlighted strong support for the law, Friends of…
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Scottish Government commitment to respect will of Parliament on Fracking welcome
Friends of the Earth Scotland has today welcomed a statement on fracking at Holyrood, in which Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse committed the Scottish Government to acting in accordance with the…
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UKCCC advice on new Scottish Climate Bill seriously lacking urgency and ambition
Commenting on the UK Climate Change Committee's (UKCCC) advice to the Scottish Government on its plans for a new Climate Bill, Friends of the Earth Scotland Head of Campaigns Mary…
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Transport Campaigners Respond to Edinburgh Labour’s Manifesto
Transport campaigners have welcomed the launch of Edinburgh Labour’s election manifesto today, which sets a high standard for all parties across Scottish cities in the forthcoming election. It promises to…
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