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Representation by Pauline Cory

Date submitted
19 November 2023
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses

CO2 emissions need to be cut immediately. Expansion is counter to all scientific advice on reaching net zero. Millions are already suffering the devastating effects of climate change. Their lives are threatened by our desire to fly, pursue a bucket list and see the world - when the very world people feel entitled to see is in danger of extinction! Aviation is the fastest growing source of climate emissions worldwide (which is why I no longer fly) and is responsible for around 10 percent of UK emissions Aviation is the highest carbon emitting form of transport. A second runway would add over one million tonnes of extra carbon a year, plus other greenhouse gases, soot, and vapours - how can this possibly be acceptable?!!