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Representation by Liza Sadovy

Date submitted
18 October 2023
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses

there’ll be an extra 101,000 flights a year. This will increase carbon emissions, road traffic, noise and air pollution. To be specific: These plans will increase the release of greenhouse gases, which are responsible for the climate emergency we’re facing Create more pressure on the rail and road networks serving the airport, with 76 million more passengers per year adding to a further decline in air quality AND UNDERMINE THE GOVERNMENT’S AVIATION STRATEGY l. The proposal is for a new runway – not bringing an existing runway into regular use, as claimed.