October 2020 in the Supreme Court
Back in February, with your support, we scored a huge victory for the planet when the Court of Appeal agreed that plans to build a third runway were illegal. We won on the basis that the plans didn’t properly consider the UK’s climate commitments. But even though the government decided not to challenge the decision, the airport chose to appeal. Press play and watch Friends of the Earth lawyers Will Rundle and Katie de Kauwe talk through the latest news, including the October 2020 hearing in the Supreme Court.
October 2020 in the Supreme Court
Back in February, with your support, we scored a huge victory for the planet when the Court of Appeal agreed that plans to build a third runway were illegal. We won on the basis that the plans didn’t properly consider the UK’s climate commitments. But even though the government decided not to challenge the decision, the airport chose to appeal. Press play and watch Friends of the Earth lawyers Will Rundle and Katie de Kauwe talk through the latest news, including the October 2020 hearing in the Supreme Court.
Victory in Court of Appeal
More planes, more traffic, more pollution - and who wins?
Why Heathrow expansion is a bad idea
1) We can't stop climate breakdown by building runways
Heathrow is already the biggest single source of greenhouse gases in the UK. A third runway will all but blow our chances of meeting our targets for cutting emissions.
2) More flights for the few
Just 15% of the UK’s population take the majority (70%) of all flights. A bigger airport would mainly serve the interests of frequent flyers.
3) Filthy air, more noise
Already local people have to endure 1,300 noisy planes landing and taking off at Heathrow every day. Air pollution locally is way above legal limits.
4) The economic argument doesn't stack up
The government claims a third runway will be good for the economy – but there are no guarantees. And they haven’t factored in the true costs of climate change.
5) Transport on the wrong track
A bigger climate-wrecking airport is a massive distraction.
We urgently need to invest in our rail and public transport networks – they’re simply not good enough for 21st century Britain.
Why Heathrow expansion is a bad idea
1) We can't stop climate breakdown by building runways
Heathrow is already the biggest single source of greenhouse gases in the UK. A third runway will all but blow our chances of meeting our targets for cutting emissions.
2) More flights for the few
Just 15% of the UK’s population take the majority (70%) of all flights. A bigger airport would mainly serve the interests of frequent flyers.
3) Filthy air, more noise
Already local people have to endure 1,300 noisy planes landing and taking off at Heathrow every day. Air pollution locally is way above legal limits.
4) The economic argument doesn't stack up
The government claims a third runway will be good for the economy – but there are no guarantees. And they haven’t factored in the true costs of climate change.
5) Transport on the wrong track
A bigger climate-wrecking airport is a massive distraction.
We urgently need to invest in our rail and public transport networks – they’re simply not good enough for 21st century Britain.
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