Red light: Welsh Government puts brakes on new roads to support nature and climate goals

Stuart Stone
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The Severn Bridge - credit: Wayne Jackson
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The Severn Bridge - credit: Wayne Jackson

Roads Review blocks two dozen new projects in order to cut Wales’ transport emissions and protect ‘vital’ habitats

Almost half of new road projects assessed by the Welsh Government have been cancelled or delayed due to climate and environmental concerns, with the devolved administration aiming to shift the focus towards...

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