Highways Sector Council releases Net Zero Highways plan

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Highways Sector Council releases Net Zero Highways plan

New plan aims to slash greenhouse gas emissions from both road users and maintenance of UK highways

The Highways Sector Council (HSC) has released its new Net Zero Highways plan in which it reveals plans to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) producing activities on its highways from both road user and construction...

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