Heathrow expansion violates climate rights of children, say lawyers
by Sandra Laville Environment correspondent from Environment | The Guardian on (#4SQFQ)
Appeal court to hear fresh challenge against plans for construction of third runway
The multibillion-pound expansion of Heathrow violates the rights of children and future generations, who will face the greatest impact of the climate crisis, lawyers will argue at the court of appeal in London.
Fresh legal challenges on Thursday by environmental NGOs, councils and the mayor of London against the construction of a third runway will be presented during a five-day hearing.
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