McArthur comments as Scottish Government face lawsuit over climate assessments

Responding to the news that the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland (ERCS) and Good Law Project will take legal action against the Scottish Government unless it acts urgently to uphold its commitments over the climate crisis, Scottish Liberal Democrat climate emergency spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:

"The impact of the climate emergency is becoming more visible in Scotland year on year with new and extreme weather patterns. Meantime, the effects on the Global South are even more dramatic and existential.

"Every decision our governments take must recognise the seriousness of the climate and biodiversity emergencies and be tailored to meeting our climate goals. Scotland undoubtedly needs to modernise its infrastructure, but this must be done in ways that are sustainable.

“Scotland has regularly missed its climate change targets. Ministers need to show that they are up to the challenge or lawsuits like this will be the least of their problems."