Hi all,
Welcome to WAB, Ted!
I catch on fast, don't I...
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Originally Posted by eeyore  b) widening the roads would not reduce carbon emmisions but increase them by encouraging more driving. |
Absolutely correct! Also, in doing so would involve vast swathes of trees being cut down that would otherwise be taking back some of the CO2 out the environment, as well as the additional volume attracting more cars. There is no reason that this wouldn't happen, or preventative measures to ensure this wouldn't subsequently negate the very reason behind it in my opinion. If the roads are wider, you may then get haulage lorries using it more as a cut-through - more pollution, surely?