Response to the UK 10-point climate plan for net zero
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Press Releases
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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.
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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
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Transport statistics show the urgent need for walking and cycling investment
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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.
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Scottish Government support for Heathrow expansion cannot continue in Climate Emergency
The Scottish Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a third runway being built at Heathrow, despite the climate impacts.
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Council-owned buses would be boost to public health in Aberdeen, say campaigners
An affordable, reliable bus service run in the public interest will improve air quality, reduce climate emissions, and make the city safer for everyone.
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Low Emission Zone delay puts everyone at risk, say campaigners
The longstanding need to take action on air pollution to improve public health is only heightened by coronavirus.
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Welcome for road re-allocation measures to create space for social distancing
The Cabinet Secretary’s move will help create Space for People to safely socially distance.
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