Edinburgh Council 20mph zone decision welcomed
Campaigners warmly welcomed Edinburgh 20mph zones [1] but caution that more needs to be done to tackle air pollution and encourage active transport. Friends of the Earth Scotland air pollution…

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Campaigners warmly welcomed Edinburgh 20mph zones [1] but caution that more needs to be done to tackle air pollution and encourage active transport. Friends of the Earth Scotland air pollution…
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