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Transport policy: Urgent action needed to cut emissions
30 October 2007
Commenting on the publication today of the Government's long-term transport strategy, Friends of the Earth's Senior Transport Campaigner, Tony Bosworth said:
"Urgent action on transport must be at the heart of UK efforts to tackle climate change. Some of today's proposals, such as more investment in small-scale local measures, are welcome, but continuing support for motorway-widening and airport expansion will increase emissions. If the Government is serious about tackling transport and climate change, its policy must be coherent, not contradictory".
Friends of the Earth is also calling for Britain's share of international aviation and shipping emissions to be included in the UK Government's climate change bill.
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Published by Friends of the Earth Trust
Last modified: Jun 2008
