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Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
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MSPs vote down Safer Streets Bill
MSPs vote to reject 20mph speed limits bill that would have improved pedestrian and cycle safety, as well as tackling climate emissions.
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Councils to be given powers to set up bus companies
Campaigners welcome move but warn it must be backed with resources to enable bus services to cut pollution and climate emissions
Demonstration in support of 20mph Safer Streets Bill
Briefing for 20mph speed limits debate
Parliamentary briefing supporting 20mph speed limits Bill. The Bill would mean safer streets, increased walking and cycling and help tackle air pollution.
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MSPs weaken plans to tackle air pollution
Campaigners warn that MSPs have weakened the Low Emission Zone plans and undermined their ability to tackle air pollution.
MSPs urged to help beat air pollution on World Environment Day
MSPs will vote on measures that could improve Scottish bus services and strengthen proposed Low Emission Zones (LEZs) to cut harmful air pollution.
FoES Briefing on Transport Bill Stage 2
Briefing for MSPs on the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee ahead of Stage 2 of the Transport Bill.
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Campaigners alarmed at Committee’s rejection of safer streets proposal
Campaigners have expressed disappointment and concern about a Scottish Parliament Committee’s refusal to back 20mph speed limits for Safer Streets