ENVIRONMENTALISTS have demanded the Scottish Government introduce tough new green legislation when it unveils its new priorities next week.
ministers have been told to commit to including eco tests on all policy and investment decisions, as well as laying the groundwork for major environmental schemes to reduce emissions.
Its Programme for Government is expected to be announced when the Scottish Parliament returns from the summer break next week.
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