UK climate advisers say Heathrow Airport expansion incompatible with climate goals

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UK climate advisors state Heathrow Airport expansion conflicts with national climate targets. The aviation sector must achieve net zero emissions by 2050 for expansion to align. Heathrow's multi-billion-pound expansion plan includes a third runway, approved by the government. This summer's extreme weather highlights the urgent impacts of climate change. The government must ensure aviation bears decarbonisation costs and responsibility for its emissions.