Representation by M Castellino
- Date submitted
- 16 October 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I live in Ramsgate where you might know many of us have been fighting to stop the re-opening of an airport which will have a very negative impact on our quality of daily life - noise pollution, air pollution, traffic congestion, harming the health of all and the education of our children who will have to stop speaking / cannot hear as planes pass overhead. I am hugely worried that carbon emissions are going up rather than down ... even though the UK is signed up to many international commitments. I've just looked at the government's 2030 Strategic Framework for International Climate and Nature Action. You might already have read it. The summary says "The framework sets out an ambitious vision for 2030, to: keep 1.5°C alive by halving global emissions build resilience to current and future climate impacts halt and reverse biodiversity loss It outlines what part the UK will play in addressing 6 global challenges to meet this vision, deploying the full range of levers at our disposal and playing to the UK’s particular strengths and expertise." Extending Gatwick Airport will certainly increase rather than decrease global emissions beyond 1.5C You have it in your power to act for the good of future generations - as well as those of us living now. Do please think of all of us and turn down this application!