The prevailing narrative about HS2 is that it runs counter to Green transport objectives. Several reasons are cited, most commonly that it is energy-intensive, destructive of habitat, aimed at rich travellers, and taking up funds that could be more effectively used for local transport. Of course, we have responses to those criticisms – see our… Read More »HS2 supports Green transport objectives The post HS2 supports Green transport objectives appeared first on Greens4HS2.| Greens4HS2
Here are the 5 main reasons why you should vote for motion E01 Green Strategy for the Midlands and North. 1 The North wants and needs new railways The north of England hasn’t had a new railway line for decades. The South East, by contrast, has been transformed by new railway lines like HS1 (Eurostar)… Read More »5 reasons why you should vote for E01 The post 5 reasons why you should vote for E01 appeared first on Greens4HS2.| Greens4HS2
As Greens we share with all our party colleagues a huge respect for the natural world and a love of our country’s woodland and the wildlife it supports. We mourn the loss of ancient woodland wherever it happens. HS2 sadly causes the loss of some of this woodland. However, one of the reasons why we’ve… Read More »108 ancient woodlands destroyed?| Greens4HS2
This piece of original research by Mark Brewer MEng shows how the 120-year myth about HS2's carbon payback is exactly that. The post “An analysis of carbon emissions following modal shift on to HS2 services” appeared first on Greens4HS2.| Greens4HS2