Gatwick Expansion: A Direct Assault on Climate Commitments

Comment on UK Government announcement of Gatwick Airport expansion by Professor Kevin Anderson and Dr. Lois Pennington, of Tyndall Centre, University of Manchester. The UK Government has announced the expansion of Gatwick Airport, with passenger numbers expected to rise by around 40% within the next decade[1]. Ministers claim this will…

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A habitable Earth can no longer afford the rich – and that could mean me and you

A few days ago I was commissioned by the energy and environment section editor at The Conversation to elaborate on my contribution to the recent Guardian article, “Who are the polluter elite?”. After a few minor edits and references, my expanded text was approved and I was advised that it…

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