The Green Party has responded to the warning from the Committee on Climate Change that expanding Heathrow Airport will breach the Government’s climate change laws. [1]
Jonathan Bartley, co-leader of the Green Party, said:
“The Committee on Climate Change has confirmed what we already knew – expanding Heathrow will put a wrecking ball through any hope we have of meeting climate targets.
“The Government must stop giving air travel special treatment. The reality is that endless growth in our aviation capacity is incompatible with the UK's climate change commitments. The Government must open its eyes to the only sensible option: no new runways.
“The Government must urgently look into the proposed frequent flier levy as a fair way of reducing the demand for flights from those who fly the most, whilst benefiting the majority of people and protecting us all from the threat of climate change.”
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