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HS2 is not Amazonia

17 September 201926 January 2022
Comment

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:

Of the 52,000 ancient woodland sites in England, just 43 will be partially

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HS2 can help deliver a low-carbon transport system – but not on its own

20 September 201218 March 2019
Comment

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”

Report casts doubts on Government’s carbon forecasts for HS2

2 December 201118 March 2019
Comment

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

2 December 201117 January 2017
Research

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”