Government eyes climate adaptation requirements for transport infrastructure operators

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Department for Transport seeks views on draft transport adaptation strategy aimed at improving planning and climate resilience in the transport system

UK transport infrastructure operators could be required to publish climate risk assessments and develop adaptation goals by 2026, as part of a suite of fresh policy proposals unveiled by the government...

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