
Scottish Government ditches climate commitment to reduce car use
John Swinney’s leadership to date has been characterised by a chronic failure to deliver on climate promises to the public.
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John Swinney’s leadership to date has been characterised by a chronic failure to deliver on climate promises to the public.
Transport is Scotland most polluting sector in terms of climate emissions, with limited reductions over the past 30 years.
As Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone is due to start in a month’s time, campaigners highlight how it will clean up toxic air.
This report looks at the level of investment that is needed in public transport to meet our climate targets and create jobs.
It’s been revealed that Scotland did not breach legal air pollution limits in 2022 for the first time, excluding the impact of lockdowns in 2020.
Campaigners have welcomed a report from an independent body that reveals air pollution in Scotland isn’t being dealt with.
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