How will airport expansion impact UK’s climate goals? New Environmental Audit committee inquiry takes off

Monday, 12 May 2025 15:52

On Wednesday 14 May, the Environmental Audit Committee holds the first session of its new inquiry into airport expansion and its impact on the UK's climate and nature targets. Government Ministers have signalled their support for expansion of the UK's airports, with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander recently approving plans at Luton. MPs are investigating how expansion could be achieved in line with the Government's climate goals and Carbon Budgets. In 2023, aviation...Request free trial