Increased pollution effort and open awareness in Scotland

The Scottish parliament will require extra efforts in order to achieve emission goals; it has been reported by the Press Association, as the government attempts to improve awareness over air pollution in the area.

Legislation passed by Holyrood targeted a 42 per cent drop in emissions from 1990 levels by 2020. However, the ambitious targets will require extra actions, after the independent advisory body the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) declared action on pollution and a tightening up of the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) is required to combat emissions.

The news came as Scotland prepared to unveil a text service that offered pollution alters within the country.  By signing up to the Scottish Air Quality website, members of the public can get air quality readings by email or text.

CCC chief executive David Kennedy said "good progress" has been made but added: "Going forward, it will be important for the Scottish government to continue to support the implementation of policies at both UK and national level to further cut emissions."

Posted by Joseph Hutton