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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Anna Hughes

Why airport expansion has no place in a climate emergency

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So, here we go again. Another airport has been given the green light for expansion. Bristol airport, after four long years of asking, will finally be able to increase its capacity from 10 million to 12 million passengers a year.

It’s a curious move for a government that still holds the COP26 presidency and professes to be a climate leader. No matter how much the industry promises 'green' aviation, more passengers equals more emissions, and rising emissions is exactly what we don't need in a climate emergency.

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