Representation by Vic Johnson
- Date submitted
- 18 October 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I wish to object to the second runway on the grounds that it will increase carbon emissions, road traffic, noise and air pollution. We cannot afford to increase the release of greenhouse gases, responsible for the climate emergency we’re now facing. This plan will 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 This plan will undermine the government’s aviation strategy. The proposal is for a new runway – not bringing an existing runway into regular use, as claimed.