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Scottish transport statistics show cars increase again, whilst bus numbers fall

Official statistics show cars are dominating our transport system at the expense of accessibility, public health and climate.

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Protestors behind cardboard car calling for action on air pollution. Taken as part of Pedal on Parliament in 2016

Edinburgh transport plans could bring clean air for all

These proposals could put Edinburgh amongst the greatest cities in Europe.

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Transport statistics for Scotland show cars increase as buses decline

The dominance of the car creates deadly air pollution, climate change emissions, congestion and urban sprawl.

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Budget 2017: FoE Scotland reaction

Reacting to the UK Government Budget’s announcements Director of Friends of the Earth Scotland Dr Richard Dixon said: “The UK Government’s budget continues to encourage people to drive, fly and…

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Statistics reveal we need cleaner and fairer transport

Transport statistics reveal that our roads continue to be dominated by cars, that bus passenger numbers continue to fall, and that rates of people cycling to walk are still too low.

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Programme for Government 2017 Reaction

Friends of the Earth Scotland react to 2017/18 Programme for Government. New policies to tackle polluting transport, transition away from high-carbon industry and creation of a National Investment Bank mean it is the greenest ever announced in Scotland.

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Welcome for ClientEarth air pollution letter to Scottish Government

Environmental lawyers ClientEarth have written a letter to the Scottish Government asking how it will tackle air pollution across the country as soon as possible. ClientEarth have twice successfully legally…

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New Air Pollution Plans: Scottish Government’s foot-dragging will cost thousands of lives

The UK Government has today published its latest plans to tackle the ongoing air pollution crisis, including a ban of diesel and petrol car sales from 2040. Air quality is…

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Diesel and Petrol 2040 Phase Out: Kicking Tough Action on Air Pollution into the Long Grass

The UK Government has this morning announced a ban on diesel and petrol car sales from 2040, effectively kicking urgently needed action on air pollution into the long grass. The…

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