Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.
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"Our advice today is clear - Heathrow expansion is not currently compatible with the UK's Net Zero target."
— Nigel Topping , Other
"The transition has to be affordable."
— Tim Alderslade , Executive
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The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.
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