Energy efficient asphalt could drive down road emissions

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Study claims low temperature asphalt could cut emissions up to 39 per cent and save £46m over a decade

Using lower temperature asphalt in road construction could save the UK road industry more than £46m over the next 10 years, while also cutting carbon emissions arising from the process by up to 39 per...

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