UK Climate Adviser’s Plan Clears Path for Heathrow Growth

The UK’s climate watchdog has released new recommendations for the government’s decarbonization strategy that include higher projections for airline passenger numbers, helping smooth the way for plans to expand London’s Heathrow Airport.

The Climate Change Committee (CCC), the independent body that advises the British government, said it’s more optimistic than it previously was about future supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), an alternative to kerosene made from biofuels or waste. The technology is seen as the only viable solution to reduce airline emissions while still allowing growth.