What are the disadvantages of the Heathrow expansion?

Arguments Against Heathrow Expansion
  • 725,000 people already living under the flight path. ...
  • External Costs: Noise and air pollution would increase through expansion. ...
  • John Stewart, of the Airport Watch campaign, said Heathrow would become the biggest emitter of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the country]




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Some of the disadvantages include an increase in noise and air pollution during the construction and then running of the airport. The airport could also be an eye-sore to the community and cause traffic congestion and increase commute times for the local people.

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Heathrow is already one of the biggest single sources of greenhouse gases in the UK, and yet government, big business and Heathrow plan to increase its contribution to climate breakdown by building a third runway. We all know we are in a climate emergency.

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“Heathrow expansion is critical for the UK's future economic success. It will create jobs, boost Britain's exports and drive competition and choice to lower airfares for passengers.

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Heathrow passengers face more uncertainty as capacity cap extended. Heathrow airport has extended its 100,000 passenger a day cap for another six weeks as the aviation sector continues to struggle to meet increased demand for travel amid staffing shortages.

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Tourism puts enormous stress on local land use, and can lead to soil erosion, increased pollution, natural habitat loss, and more pressure on endangered species. These effects can gradually destroy the environmental resources on which tourism itself depends.

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Airports contribute to air and noise pollution, which can affect air quality and residents' well-being. The increased air traffic near airports can result in higher emissions and noise pollution, necessitating consideration of potential health and tranquillity impacts.

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Lone-wolf and terrorism incidents compromising security. Human trafficking, inadequately documented passengers, contraband smuggling are other causes for concern due to their various degrees of risk.

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