EQ3 Heathrow expansion regen UK

Question 1

Provide context for Heathrow expansion project.

Answer 1

-Heathrow is already the busiest UK airport
-Construction of a new runway is expected to be completed between 2028 and 2029
-30% of the UK’s exports beyond the EU travel through heathrow every year.

Question 2

What are the advantages of the new runway at Heathrow?

Answer 2

-130 million passengers per year extra capacity - benefits passengers
-Boost the wider economy by up to £61 billion and create up to 77,000 local jobs by 2030, according to department of transport

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of the new runway at Heathrow?

Answer 3

-Heathrow is already the countries single largest emitter of carbon dioxide