Scotland meets air pollution limits thanks to clean air zones
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.
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Press Releases
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Campaigners welcome end to peak rail pricing
We welcome the news that peak pricing will be removed on all Scotrail trains, announced today in the Scottish Government’s budget.
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‘Scathing judgement’ on Scottish climate plans from advisors
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Inverness city centre street to undergo radical change
Highland Council will revamp Academy Street in Inverness to reduce traffic and create space for walking and cycling.
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Transport campaigners protest for fair fares
Transport campaigners in Glasgow submitted a petition to the regional transport authority and asked them to use new bus powers to plan a connected, affordable bus network.
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Air quality watchdog says councils aren’t doing enough to protect health
Campaigners have welcomed a report from an independent body that reveals air pollution in Scotland isn’t being dealt with.
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Car Free Day: Campaigners call for action
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Programme for Government 2022-23 reaction
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New report shows link between air pollution and dementia
Campaigners say bold action to limit traffic is needed as a new report showing the links between air pollution and dementia is released.
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