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SNP told to take action decarbonising Scotland, not offer ‘more targets’
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THE SNP has been urged to take action, not offer “more targets” after Nicola Sturgeon unveiled her party’s plans to “decarbonise” Scotland. 

Scotland’s governing party outlined its environmental plans today ahead of May’s Holyrood elections.

The policy includes targets to cut car usage by 20 per cent and a £500 million investment to improve bus infrastructure and tackle congestion. 

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