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Climate Change Plan. Transport – Forever in electric dreams?
Reading time: 9 minutes
This post looks at the policies and proposals set out in the Scottish Government’s draft Climate Change Plan aimed at encouraging electric vehicle uptake.
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EV Rider
Reading time: 5 minutes
A post explaining the law around electric bike design and use. With a focus on what is, and isn’t, classed as an electric bike and…
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Hey, you can’t cycle there…except when you can (which probably isn’t obvious)
Reading time: 3 minutes
A short post outlining where it is, and is not, an offence to cycle in Scotland.
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Artificial intelligence: how it works and what it can do
Reading time: 4 minutes
This blog explains what AI is, how it works and what it can do. It also defines common AI terms.
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A changing climate? The Scottish Government’s newly announced policy package
Reading time: 14 minutes
On 18 April 2024 the Scottish Government announced plans to make ‘minor’ changes to climate change legislation, and a climate change policy package which includes…
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UK Government net zero policy changes and what they mean for Scotland.
Reading time: 6 minutes
This blog considers the recent UK Government changes to net zero policy and how they might impact Scottish ambitions.
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The 2023-24 Programme for Government – three missions: “equality, opportunity and community”
Reading time: 24 minutes
This blog provides a summary and analysis of the 2023-24 Programme for Government.
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Where can I get a bus?
Reading time: 3 minutes
This blog looks at the latest bus accessibility data broken down by urban rural classification and by deprivation.
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COP26: The Glasgow Women’s Leadership Statement on Gender and Climate – how could Scotland support its delivery?
Reading time: 7 minutes
This extended blogpost explores what gender equality could mean in relation to climate action in Scotland, across some selected areas.
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SPICe FAQs – COVID-19: international travel and quarantine
Reading time: 9 minutes
This blog looks at managed isolation for international arrivals into the UK.
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Caledonian MacTrain – The nationalisation of ScotRail
Reading time: 4 minutes
Background to the announcement that ScotRail services will be provided by a public sector operator from March 2022.
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Brexit FAQs: Transport
Reading time: 4 minutes
This blog is one of a series answering some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the UK’s exit from the EU, and what changes on 1…
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