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Aerial view of a forest. One side is blackened and bare, the other is still lush and green.

Air travel

The biggest problem with carbon offsetting is that it doesn’t really work

Airlines and oil companies love talking about carbon offsetting. But to be serious about tackling climate change, they need to stop carbon emissions from getting into the atmosphere in the…

by Alia Al Ghussain May 26, 2020

Air travel

If the airlines want billions of pounds of public money, we should force them to change

Airlines are demanding government bailouts to keep them in business. Here's what we should ask for in return.

by Sam Wockner May 12, 2020

Air travel

The airlines industry wants a government bailout. Here’s what needs to happen

As the global health crisis unfolds, airlines have been hit hard. But why are airlines queueing up for a government bailout? Strong links with ministers might tempt the chancellor to…

by Samantha Wockner April 3, 2020

Air travel

Heathrow third runway decision: what happened and what does it mean?

A court ruling has thrown a third runway at Heathrow into doubt. But what exactly has happened, and does this mean expanding Heathrow is completely off the cards?

by Jamie Woolley February 27, 2020

Air travel

Court of Appeal clips Heathrow’s wings as third runway forced into climate emergency landing

Major setback for plans to build a third runway at Heathrow as the Court of Appeal rules the government decision was unlawful for ignoring the Paris climate agreement

by Stefano Gelmini February 27, 2020

Air travel

Third runway is Chris Grayling’s costliest mistake

Greenpeace responds to decision to proceed with controversial new runway at Heathrow

by Greenpeace UK Press Office March 11, 2019