Rejected petition No Heathrow third runway. Stop endless airport expansions for the environment.

Humans have already caused 1°C warming since pre-industrial times, with another 1.5°C expected in the coming decades. R1

Increasing Heathrow capacity will lead to aviation contributing 12.5% of UK's carbon emissions (up from 6.5%) by 2030. R2

The UK wants to be carbon-neutral in 2050. R3

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We want the UK to stand up for the environment in a big way by not encouraging even more flights. We need lower emissions through better sustainable transport. We want more efficient, cheaper buses, trains and better cycling and walking infrastructure.

References:
R1- https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/chapter/summary-for-policy-makers
R2- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jun/26/the-environmental-impact-of-a-third-runway-at-heathrow
R3- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48596775

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Date submitted 18 June 2019
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