Expanding Heathrow is incompatible with net zero - here's the evidence

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Experts are sceptical the government will be able to show that a third runway is compatible with legally-binding emissions targets

The UK government is set to back plans for a third runway at Heathrow, the country's busiest airport, and to expand two other airports near London: Gatwick and Luton. The move is designed to support the...

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