Newsletter Photo by Kevin Woblick on Unsplash Almost 15,000 ‘ghost flights’ have left UK since pandemic began Exclusive: Thousands of near-empty planes flown since March 2020, new figures reveal.
Politics www.theguardian.com A major climate victory over Heathrow was aided by apathy in Downing Street The environment was the winner in court: but what will happen when No 10 is determined to force a project through?
Impacts www.theguardian.com Heathrow expansion violates climate rights of children, say lawyers The multibillion-pound expansion of Heathrow violates the rights of children and future generations, who will face the greatest impact of the climate crisis, lawyers will argue at the court of appeal in London.
Politics www.independent.co.uk Heathrow drone protest: When are climate change activists going to shut down airport and why? 'Heathrow Pause' group says it will force airport to cancel arrivals and departures.
Politics www.dw.com Heathrow Airport warns climate activists against flying drones Climate protesters have said they plan to deploy toy drones to ground flights and draw attention to aviation emissions.
Causes www.theguardian.com Caroline Lucas: Heathrow’s expansion plans make a mockery of the zero emissions strategy The government says any aviation growth must be done sustainably. But this is simply unachievable, says Green MP Caroline Lucas.
Politics www.theguardian.com Extinction Rebellion stages youth protest at Heathrow airport Activists born after 1990 gather at main roundabout to highlight dangers of climate change.
A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled
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