Letter to MPs about Heathrow third runway
Ahead of a crucial Westminster vote on whether to approve the Heathrow third runway we, together with Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland, wrote to all Scottish MPs…
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Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
Letter to Glasgow Council on Low Emission Zone
Ahead of Glasgow City Council meeting to discuss the city’s Low Emission Zone in which they will set a date for all vehicles to be compliant with the Zone, nine…
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Response to Edinburgh Airport’s Consultation: Let’s Go Further
Friends of the Earth Scotland’s response to Edinburgh Airport’s recent consultation on flight paths.
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Call for an increase in spending on walking and cycling
In advance of the Spending Review, we have joined forces with thirteen other organisations and written to the Finance Secretary, Derek Mackay, to urge the Scottish Government commit a minimum…
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Parliamentary Briefing on Active Travel Proposal for Scottish Budget 16/17
In this joint briefing, Spokes, Friends of the Earth Scotland, Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, Ramblers Scotland, Pedal on Parliament and Transform Scotland urge the Government to adopt a proposal initiated by…
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Response to City of Edinburgh Council’s consultation on the Roseburn to Leith Cycle Route
In this response we support proposals for a new direct, segregated cycle path from Roseburn to Leith due to its potential to encourage modal shift, cut climate emissions, and cut…
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Air Pollution Parliamentary Briefing
In advance of a debate brought forward by Labour about air pollution for 18th November, Friends of the Earth Scotland, Sustrans Scotland, British Heart Foundation Scotland and Transform Scotland briefed…
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Objection to large supermarket proposal on Edinburgh’s most polluted road
Read our full objection to Realis' proposal for a supermarket proposal with a huge car park on Edinburgh's most polluted stretch of road. You can object online until close of…
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Air Pollution Briefing
Air pollution in many parts of Scotland is breaking legal limits and putting public health at risk. Download our briefing to find out more about the problem, what the solutions…
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