Press Releases
Luton airport expansion disastrous for climate and prosperity
Environmental campaigners say the government’s decision to permit London Luton airport’s expansion plan is ‘reckless’ and ‘gambles with our future’. Transport Minister, Heidi Alexander, today announced that she has approved the airport's expansion plan to increase...
Campaigners challenge UK government’s aviation decarbonisation strategy in court
UK climate charity Possible and the Group for Action on Leeds Bradford Airport (GALBA) have each filed judicial reviews against the UK government’s Jet Zero Strategy for aviation. The claimants argue that the Jet Zero Strategy relies on speculative, risky ...
Europe-wide frequent flying levy would raise €64bn without any cost to majority of people
Research published today analyses the feasibility and impact of a frequent flying levy in Europe. Aviation emissions would drop by 21%, mainly caused by just 5% of people flying less. 90 organisations and 47 academics have signed a public statement also released...