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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Press Releases
Find the latest Friends of the Earth Scotland press releases
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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Expand public space to allow for social distancing, say campaigners
Scottish Councils urged to follow international examples and widen footpaths and expand cycle lanes
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Call for free public transport for NHS workers
Campaigners make call as Scottish Govt gives financial support to bus industry.
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Scottish Budget announcement a strong step towards changing transport
Deal secures free bus travel for young people and extra funding for walking & cycling.
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Transport statistics show political capitulation to cars
Official figures show Scotland going the wrong direction on climate emissions from transport.
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Dundee’s anti-pollution zone with car parking spaces is ‘absurd’
Low Emission Zones plans exclude 1800 car parking spaces and one of Scotland’s most polluted streets.
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