ScienceHeathrow expansion could raise aviation’s share of UK CO2 emissions to 80% by 2050
Carbon Brief reports that the UK government has admitted aviation emissions in 2050 are expected to be 50% higher than previously thought.
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Carbon Brief, citing the Climate Change Committee, reports that Heathrow expansion could push aviation’s share of UK CO2 emissions to 80% by 2050. It separately reports a government admission that UK aviation emissions in 2050 are expected to be 50% higher than previously thought. The outlet also says the Labour government has signalled support for a third Heathrow runway, with a final planning decision expected by 2029.
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Heathrow expansion could raise aviation’s share of UK CO2 emissions to 80% by 2050
Carbon Brief reports that the UK government has admitted aviation emissions in 2050 are expected to be 50% higher than previously thought.
TLDR
Carbon Brief, citing the Climate Change Committee, reports that Heathrow expansion could push aviation’s share of UK CO2 emissions to 80% by 2050. It separately reports a government admission that UK aviation emissions in 2050 are expected to be 50% higher than previously thought. The outlet also says the Labour government has signalled support for a third Heathrow runway, with a final planning decision expected by 2029.
