There are many reasons Gatwick Airport expansion doesn't add up - climate change is just one of them

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Plans to expand Gatwick Airport risk undermining UK climate goals, but they may also face challenges over staffing and housing provision, writes former BBC environment analyst Roger Harrabin

Let's park the Gatwick climate question for a moment: there are plenty of other reasons why airport expansion is problematic in the south-east of England. The government justified its decision on Monday...

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