Wednesday 19 December 2007

Commenting on the Government's announcement that it plans to proceed with a road bridge as a new Forth crossing, WWF Scotland's Acting Director, Dr Dan Barlow said:

"With work still underway to review the options for repairing the existing bridge the Government's decision to proceed with developing proposals for a new Forth road bridge is premature.

"Building an additional crossing would generate yet more traffic and climate pollution. Rather than committing £3-4bn billion to a new crossing Government should instead be implementing measures to tackle congestion and improve public transport."

"With proposals to bring forward a Scottish Climate Bill with a target to cut emissions by 80% by 2050 the Government has shown real leadership in tackling climate change but this must be reflected in policy and spending decisions across all sectors of Government."