Scottish transport statistics show cars increase again, whilst bus numbers fall
Official statistics show cars are dominating our transport system at the expense of accessibility, public health and climate.
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Press Releases
Find the latest Friends of the Earth Scotland press releases
Air pollution episode spreading across Scotland – vulnerable people at risk
Official forecast is moderate-to-high pollution levels across Scotland, with health advice for vulnerable groups.
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Reaction to Edinburgh Council’s ambitious transport plans
New transport plans could be a great step forward in fight against air pollution in Edinburgh.
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Reaction to Scottish Conservatives pro-pollution tour stunt
Anti-Workplace Parking Levy tour begins in an Edinburgh pollution zone outside care home where residents are likely to be particularly harmed by toxic traffic fumes
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Workplace Parking Levies Parliamentary Briefing (Feb 2019)
This Levy will help fulfil goals across the political spectrum including tackling air pollution, reducing climate emissions and funding public transport.
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Campaigners urge political support for Workplace Parking Levy
Transport and environmental campaigners have written to leaders of political parties expressing support for the Workplace Parking Levy proposals.
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Letter in support of Workplace Parking Levy
Transport and environmental campaigners have written to leaders of political parties expressing support for the Workplace Parking Levy proposals.
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Parking Levy welcome news for air pollution fight
New powers for Councils could cut polluting traffic and boost public transport.
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Revealed: Scotland’s most polluted streets in 2018
Official data reveals Scotland’s most polluted streets in 2018. The results show very little progress in reducing deadly air pollution.
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