The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it

The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot

A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more If a third runway is built at Heathrow, what will be the impact on the wealth of the nation? It will cost us somewhere between £23.4bn and £62.5bn.

First covered Oct 3, 2026 · 12:00 AM PT · 1 article

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10h Guardian Environment The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot — A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more If a third…

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theccc.org.uk Advice To The Uk Government On Proposed Heathrow Airport Expansion 64R872U923I92184Y34R2398U (theccc.org.uk)

Appeared in: 2026-10-03 (#2)

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