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Find the latest Friends of the Earth Scotland press releases

Traffic stats show transport challenge
National Planning Framework 4 Position Statement response
Off-the-record Heathrow meetings fly in the face of climate science
The Scottish Government continues its support for a third runway at Heathrow. Transport Minister has been having unminuted meetings with airport bosses.

Response to the UK 10-point climate plan for net zero

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.

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
Transport statistics show the urgent need for walking and cycling investment

Low Emission Zone delay shows Scottish Government ‘not serious’ about air pollution action
People in Scottish cities are people forced to breathe toxic traffic fumes for another year.
