New Heathrow runway will boost annual CO2 emissions by 2.4 million tons, UK admits

New Heathrow runway will boost annual CO2 emissions by 2.4 million tons, UK admits

LONDON — Opening a third runway at Heathrow Airport could result in pollution equivalent to an additional 2.4 million tons of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere each year by 2050, according to government estimates seen by POLITICO. The data, obtained through a Freedom of Information request, sets out for the first time Whitehall’s forecasts for the additional environmental damage caused if a controversial third runway is opened at…

“No credible net-zero plan can include rampant airport expansion" - Green Party

Opening a third runway at Heathrow Airport could result in pollution equivalent to an additional 2.4 million tons of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere each year by 2050, according to the government’s own figures released through FOI requests. Responding to this being reported in Politico, Sian Berry MP said,  “This Labour Government is wildly out of touch with reality. Even with the maximum possible impact of “jet zero” efforts o…

New Measures Aim to Accelerate Green Aviation Fuel Production

New measures to help the UK take off as a world leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) have been introduced in Parliament. The UK Government has also announced an additional £400,000 of funding for producers so that new clean fuels can get to market quicker. SAF is an alternative to fossil jet fuel and reduces greenhouse gas emissions on average by 70% on a lifecycle basis. While the fuel is more costly to produce than jet fuel, the UK Govern…

Boost for British green aviation fuel production to support jobs and lift off emerging industry

New sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) measures will support aviation expansion and meet decarbonisation goals. new laws introduced today will increase homegrown sustainable aviation fuel, positioning the UK as a world leading destination for the new emerging market.