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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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Scottish Council Pensions found to be investing £1.7 billion in fossil fuels

Scottish councils are risking their pension funds by investing heavily in the companies most responsible for climate change, according to a new report published by Common Weal, UNISON Scotland and…

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Transport statistics show road blocks to clean air and healthy places

Transport Scotland today has released new statistics which show that the bus sector is in crisis, and the car continues to be king on our roads. Key points (all stats…

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Second Air Pollution Episode Strikes Scotland – Vulnerable People At Risk

Only weeks into the new year and Scotland is in the midst of its second pollution episode of 2017, warns Friends of the Earth Scotland.  Today (Wed 15 February) levels…

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