Climate advisers say Heathrow expansion requires airline-funded carbon removal
The Climate Change Committee says aviation must fund carbon removal and sustainable fuel for Heathrow expansion.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished04:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished04:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Airlines should pay for CO2 removal if Heathrow expands, say climate advisers”
Climate advisers say Heathrow expansion requires airline-funded carbon removal
Key points
- The Climate Change Committee says Heathrow expansion must be paid for by the aviation industry removing carbon.
- CCC warns new runway and terminals would breach UK carbon budgets and hinder net zero by 2050.
- Industry costs include SAF adoption and permanent carbon removal, potentially adding £150-£400 per return flight by 2050.
- Campaigners dismiss reliance on nascent technologies and call for halting airport expansion.
- Government response notes net-zero alignment and ongoing investment in SAF and cleaner tech.
Other reports
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers”
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The Climate Change Committee says aviation must fund carbon removal and sustainable fuel for Heathrow expansion.