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Heathrow third runway branded an expensive disaster
Original: The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it
Guardian columnist George Monbiot has called the proposed third runway at Heathrow an expensive disaster for Britain and the world, arguing it contradicts climate commitments and that air travel should be reduced rather than expanded. He urged Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to block the plans, positioning the debate as climate priorities versus short-term economic growth.
Why now: The Heathrow expansion debate has resurfaced amid UK government pressure for growth-friendly infrastructure projects and opposition from climate campaigners.
Heathrow AirportGeorge MonbiotAndy BurnhamThe Guardian
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- The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it · The Guardian
A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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