Heathrow expansion faces yet more legal wrangles over climate impact

Michael Holder
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Friends of the Earth claims decision to build a third runway at Heathrow is unlawful as it fails to take into account the UK's climate change obligations

The government is facing yet another legal challenge over its decision to greenlight construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport, with Friends of the Earth the latest campaign group to claim the...

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