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PM Andy Burnham Refuses to Back Heathrow Third Runway
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has refused five times to support a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Citing London Mayor Sadiq Khan's opposition and climate targets, his stance casts significant doubt on the £49 billion expansion plan.
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Projects · LondonLondon soil moisture deficit exceeds surge threshold
Soil moisture deficit in Greater London has surpassed a critical threshold due to prolonged hot and dry weather. This contraction of clay soils can reduce support for buildings and infrastructure, raising concerns for asset longevity and resilience in a changing climate.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow third runway needs climate policy change, advisers say
Heathrow's proposed third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies, according to the Climate Change Committee. Expansion is conditional on the aviation industry funding cleaner fuels and carbon removal technologies.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow expansion faces climate emissions hurdle
The Climate Change Committee has stated that Heathrow expansion cannot move forward unless the aviation industry drastically reduces its climate emissions. International flight costs could rise by hundreds of pounds by 2050 to fund these reduction measures.
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TfL Unveils 70+ Measures for Climate Resilience
Transport for London has launched over 70 initiatives to bolster its network against extreme weather and reduce carbon emissions. The updated Corporate Environment Plan for 2026 aims for greater resilience, reliability, and sustainability, with significant investments in sustainable drainage and zero-emission vehicles.
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TfL Publishes Updated Environment Plan With Over 70 Actions
Transport for London has released a new Corporate Environment Plan detailing more than 70 actions to reduce emissions and improve resilience. Key commitments include expanding Sustainable Drainage Systems and increasing the zero-emission bus fleet.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow third runway expansion gets government backing
Chancellor John Healey has given the government's full backing to a third runway at Heathrow Airport, a £49 billion project facing criticism over its economic viability and environmental impact. Airlines and the Mayor of London remain opposed.
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Heatwave causes railway track buckling and delays
Britain's railways are facing significant challenges during hot weather, with steel tracks expanding and potentially buckling under extreme heat. This can lead to derailments, service cancellations, and costly repairs. Network Rail is exploring solutions, including painting tracks white and adjusting operational temperatures.
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WorldCracking clay shrinks Essex railway tracks
Record temperatures and a lack of rain have caused clay beneath Essex railway lines to dry out and shrink. This ground shrinkage has led to track quality issues, resulting in slower speeds and timetable changes for c2c and Greater Anglia services. Network Rail is investing in track maintenance.
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Network Rail invests £2.6bn in weather resilience
Network Rail is investing £2.6 billion in track maintenance and renewals to enhance the railway's resilience against extreme weather. This follows recent heatwave-related incidents and forecasts of a powerful El Niño event.
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