Read more about the article HS2’s heading in the wrong direction

HS2’s heading in the wrong direction

A common refrain from supporters of HS2 is the amount of traffic it will remove from motorways and the ensuing reduction in carbon emissions. Reducing the amount of emissions from transport is a worthy ambition, but the idea that HS2 is an effective or efficient contribution to fighting climate change is very hard to sustain. There is one key reason for this, the emissions from HS2 are largely frontloaded to its construction. This is a massive problem for attempts to make an environmental case for HS2, and I will show you why.

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Read more about the article Stop HS2 groups respond to the cancellation of the Golborne Link

Stop HS2 groups respond to the cancellation of the Golborne Link

“The cancellation of the ‘Golborne Link’ of HS2 is vindication of everything we’ve been saying for more than a decade – you can deliver more benefits to more people more quickly for less money without the massive environmental impact by upgrading existing infrastructure, reopening old lines and providing sustainable local transport.

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Read more about the article HS2 Injunction: HS2 Makes Sinister Attempt to Create a Second Tier of Corporate Policing to Silence Opposition

HS2 Injunction: HS2 Makes Sinister Attempt to Create a Second Tier of Corporate Policing to Silence Opposition

HS2 Limited are seeking impunity from all protests through a route wide injunction, criminalising anyone who steps on land in possession of HS2. They are seeking an end to lawful protests against HS2 including protest camps, actions against HS2 and monitoring of HS2’s activities - but they are also creating a dangerous and risky situation for anyone who walks, lives and exists around the area owned by HS2.

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Read more about the article Wendover Active Resistance (WAR): A Vigil in Support of Our Tunnellers

Wendover Active Resistance (WAR): A Vigil in Support of Our Tunnellers

On Saturday 6th November between 4pm and 8pm, we will be holding a vigil in support of our incredibly brave tunnellers. On this day which also marks DAY 28 of the Wendover Eviction and DAY 21 of the Subterranean Protest, we wish to show our support from the community to our 5 very brave and deeply committed activists who are putting their lives at risk to protest HS2.

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