CURRENT RESEARCH
THEME ARCHIVES
The Effect of Transport on the Scottish Environment
Published: Mar 09, 2010
The Effect of Transport on the Scottish Environment Chapter from the 1994 Church and Nation Committee Report “The Environmental Impact of Economic Activity in Scotland” In recent years transport has emerged as one of the most urgent environmental issues. Like energy, all forms of transport impact on the environment. Even the more benign can damage by overuse in a fragile location, as the effects of repeated booted feet on a popular “Munro” bear witness. How much more with mechanically propelled transport!