The UK 2070 Commission has produced a report that calls on the government to Go Big, Go Local. The report is a follow up to one produced in February which found that the UK is the most unequal large … Read more › “Go Big – Go Local: New report from UK2070 Commission”
Sadly, environmental campaigners are being drawn into opposing HS2 on the false premise that HS2 is a major threat to England’s ancient woodlands.
So, here’s the truth:
Government’s plans for high-speed rail can help meet carbon emissions targets – but only if supported by a set of bold policy initiatives which are not currently in place.… Read more › “HS2 can help deliver a low-carbon transport system – but not on its own”
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”
