HS2: time to move forward
The day before Secretary of State Justine Greening is expected to announce the go-ahead for HS2, Greengauge 21 reaffirmed its support for Government plans.… Read more › “HS2: time to move forward”
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Getting the politics of HS2 right: why Greening must not be diverted
The consultation is over, the votes are in. And, if DfT officials have responded to the recent promptings of the Transport Select Committee, the Secretary of State for Transport will also shortly be receiving a fresh batch of reports … Read more › “Getting the politics of HS2 right: why Greening must not be diverted”
Report casts doubts on Government’s carbon forecasts for HS2
A new report released today shows that, contrary to Government forecasts, High Speed 2 (HS2) could in fact cut carbon emissions, but only if specific policies are put in place.… Read more › “Report casts doubts on Government’s carbon forecasts for HS2”
Carbon impacts of HS2: Interim Report
A research study into the potential full carbon impacts of HS2 has been commissioned from Greengauge 21 by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) and the Royal Society for the Protection of … Read more › “Carbon impacts of HS2: Interim Report”