Gatwick airport: What boost in flights could mean for UK climate goals
Source: BBC
The second runway at Gatwick could lead to an extra 100,000 flights a year. If Heathrow gets permission to build a third runway, that could mean adding another 276,000 - with approval also granted for an expansion of Luton airport.If such large expansions are to take place while meeting the target of becoming net zero by 2050, big reductions in aircraft emissions will be needed.Some cuts can be made in relatively…
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