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Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
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COVID-19 restrictions mean Scotland meets Air Pollution legal limits for first time
Air quality improvements in Spring 2020 were short-lived with traffic & pollution quickly returning to pre-pandemic levels.
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Environment and Health groups speak out against Clean Air Plan
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Response to the UK 10-point climate plan for net zero
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Scottish Government using £500mill bus cash to stop Councils competing against private bus companies
Councils can only apply if they agree to form partnerships with private bus operators and don’t start up their own competing bus company.
Aberdeen has a chance for clean air and a better city, say campaigners
Aberdeen Low Emission Zone consultation response
Aberdeen’s LEZ must be a large area which applies to all vehicle types and be accompanied by a range of sustainable transport measures
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Welcome for LEZ cash to get polluting vehicles off the road
Welcome for Scottish Government Low Emission Zone Fund, offering cash incentives and vouchers, to get the most polluting vehicles off city streets