Environmental groups applauded the new Programme for Government announced in Holyrood yesterday, which contains a host of ‘green’ measures. Friends of the Earth believe such steps will improve the lives of people in Scotland through cleaner air, reduced waste, investment in green energy and ensuring the transition to a low carbon economy is fair. Key measures announced in the PFG: phasing out diesel and petrol vehicles from 2032; tackling air pollution with 4 Low Emission Zones across Scotland by 2020; new Just Transition Commission to help Scotland move to a low-carbon economy fairly; new National Investment Bank to fund long term, patient projects; deposit return scheme for bottles and cans; decision on fracking in the coming weeks
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today announced the new Programme for Government, which contains a host of environment measures that will improve the lives of people in Scotland through cleaner air, reduced waste, investment in green energy and ensuring the transition to a low carbon economy is fair. Dr Richard Dixon commented, “This is the greenest programme for government in the history of the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Government has put improving and protecting the environment at the heart of their legislative and policy programme. Promises here will reduce climate change emissions, save people from air pollution and help Scotland become a leading example of a low carbon country. This package is a very significant step towards a fossil-free Scotland.
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