To understand the environmental issues and the policy debate around High-Speed 2, we firstly need to define what a stakeholder is and understand what the High-Speed 2 (HS2) project is. The HS2 project involves a new train route to be built through the midlands to bridge the North and South of England. This involves destroying property and habitats for the train line to go through such as in the Chiltern Hills. High-Speed 2 is a government backed project to increase fast rail links between the North, Midlands and the South of the UK.
The idea of doing this not only helps reduce overcrowding but also links UK cities through significantly quicker journeys and also benefit other cities who make changes that takes them onto HS2 train network.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Why is High-Speed 2 an environmental issue?
- The Taxpayer
- Homeowners
- Commuters and Businesses
- Environmentalists
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper critically evaluates the role of key stakeholders in the UK's policy debate surrounding the development of HS2, focusing on the environmental issues associated with the project. It aims to understand the perspectives and motivations of different stakeholder groups, analyzing their influence on the decision-making process.
- The impact of HS2 on the environment, including noise pollution, carbon dioxide emissions, and habitat destruction.
- The economic benefits of HS2, such as job creation, increased connectivity, and improved freight capacity.
- The role of taxpayers in the decision-making process, considering the financial implications of the project.
- The perspectives of homeowners affected by the project, including potential property devaluation and displacement.
- The influence of environmentalists in advocating for the preservation of natural habitats and mitigating environmental damage.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper examines the role of various stakeholders in the HS2 debate, starting with the taxpayer. It highlights the financial burden on the government and the potential opportunity cost of investing in HS2 over other public services. The paper then explores the impact of HS2 on homeowners, emphasizing the displacement and property value concerns. Subsequently, it analyzes the benefits for commuters and businesses, including reduced travel times, increased connectivity, and economic growth. Finally, the paper delves into the environmental concerns raised by environmentalists, focusing on the potential destruction of habitats, noise pollution, and carbon emissions.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
High-Speed 2 (HS2), environmental impact, stakeholders, taxpayers, homeowners, commuters, businesses, environmentalists, noise pollution, carbon emissions, habitat destruction, economic benefits, opportunity cost, policy debate.
- Quote paper
- William Garner (Author), 2014, Why is High-Speed 2 an environmental issue? The Role of Key Stakeholders in the UK, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/323342
