Planned growth of Heathrow and other airports 'will stop UK hitting climate change targets'

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Last week plans were unveiled for a 50 per cent increase in Heathrow flights by 2050

Artist's impression of Heathrow Airport with the third runway Heathrow aiport as it currently standsDesign for the new terminal to serve the third runwayArtist's impression of Heathrow Airport with the third runway Heathrow aiport as it currently standsDesign for the new terminal to serve the third runwayAviation is one of the fastest growing sources of greenhouse gases, currently accounting for around 7 per cent of total emissions in the UK.

 

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