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UK lawmakers to hear about Heathrow expansion's effect on environment
2015-11-04 17:23:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, told a Parliamentary committee on Wednesday that it could still meet environmental standards if it expands. The airport has been campaigning for years to be allowed to add a third runway because it is operating at full capacity. But it faces opposition from some politicians, local residents and environmental groups. A government-appointed Airports Commission named Heathrow as the preferred site for a London airport expansion in July. Prime Minister David...
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