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NetZero
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Heathrow expansion blocked by UK climate targets
Heathrow Airport's proposed third runway cannot proceed under current UK climate targets, according to the Climate Change Committee. The expansion requires significant aviation industry emission reductions, potentially increasing flight costs by hundreds of pounds by 2050.
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WorldHeathrow third runway opposed by Sadiq Khan over £9bn transport gap
Sadiq Khan has formally opposed Heathrow’s third runway, warning it would generate 60,000 extra daily road trips and require £9 billion of unfunded transport upgrades. The mayor, backed by seven London and home counties councils, argues the plans rely on outdated evidence and threaten net-zero goals. A parliamentary vote is expected in 2029.
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