Threatened Landscapes Flashcards
1
Q
Third runway - positives
A
. Boost economy by £61 bn
. 77,000 local jobs by 2030
. strengthen international trade links
. Pay 25% more for properties in its purchase zone
. Benefits to passengers
. 700 extra planes a day
2
Q
Third runway - negatives
A
. Affect other smaller airports in the region
. 761 homes would be lost including entire villages
. Loss of parkland
. Impact on historical buildings like a medieval church or and great barn that are grade 1 listed
. Noise and pollution
. Increase the uks carbon emissions
