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Government targets net zero planes, roads and railways in 'landmark' green transport strategy

Michael Holder
Michael Holder
clock 14 July 2021 • 8 min read
The Transport Decarbonisation Plan targets net zero aviation, rail, cars and trucks by 2050
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The Transport Decarbonisation Plan targets net zero aviation, rail, cars and trucks by 2050

Long-awaited Transport Decarbonisation Plan aims to make public transport, walking and cycling 'natural first choice' for UK journeys

Long-awaited plans to decarbonise all UK journeys across road, rail, air and water have been unveiled today, as the government set out its vision to deliver a net zero transport sector by 2050 where public...

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