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The first nearly-finished ScotRail Cl.153 has been unveiled. Designated 'active travel carriages' they will operate on the West Highland Line, however when they enter traffic depends on when crew training can begin.

The point about reforming transport appraisal methods is v impt. One argument for A9 dualling is reducing death on roads. That's something which should be done. But as report below shows, the case for A9 dualling did not take account of data on subsequent road safety measures.

As you'll probably have seen elsewhere, there is a consultation on changes to the Highway Code, concentrating on the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. It closes on Tuesday so if you haven't got your response in yet, please do so! gov.uk/government/con…

Good morning ☀️ We want to make you aware of some important information ahead of the Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers opening for applications. Please read this thread for helpful info! ⤵️

Great organisation with creative climate campaigns and FOUR jobs going!

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Join us today at 10am for the Highland Climate Change Conference! Information about today's event and the link to the live stream can be found on our webpage ⬇️ ow.ly/A0mh50C8M9v

OUT NOW: Latest Alliance for Corporate Transparency Project report on corporate environmental disclosures shows only a minority of companies (~30%) provide sufficiently detailed information on their #climate policies. This data is available for the first time to explore on WikiRate: wikirate.org/Alliance_for_C…

Quite a dense report, but some excellent points.

Live or work in the Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney, Shetland or Argyll & Bute? This campaigner meetup is for you! Come along to: ➡️Hear about #FairTrade & the climate crisis ➡️Hear how to support action ➡️Ask questions or just listen in SIGN UP: bit.ly/3pZi2nt

Hi, we posted the wrong sign up link in this tweet. Here is the correct one: eventbrite.co.uk/e/regional-fai… All welcome.

The UK-based 100% renewable energy company Good Energy is appointing a Youth Board to bring longer vision and more ambition to the company's decisions and action. Great idea and amazing opportunity. Do you know a 12-18 year old who might want to apply?...

Fighting climate change?

Hot off the press @highland_food:

In the long-running debate of green growth vs degrowth, Beth Stratford is now bringing uncommon clarity and sense. Read this excellent blog. opendemocracy.net/en/oureconomy/…

Also a great video about bread, baking and community.

Thoughtful reflections: inkcapjournal.co.uk/p/was-thomas-c…