Emissions Dip Fails to Impress as Scotland’s Climate Progress ‘Stalls’
Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped in 2023—but not by much—and campaigners say the pace of progress is dangerously slow. Despite government reassurances, critics argue bold policy has taken a back seat to political noise. A narrow drop, a broader concern Scotland’s emissions fell by 1.9% in 2023. That’s the headline. But for many watching closely, it was less a cause for celebration and more a warning sign. The modest decline masks deeper issues. International air travel surged as pandemic restrictions lifted, clawing back hard-won gains. And even with cuts in the power sector, emissions from transport, heating, and agriculture barely…
