Heathrow Found to be World’s Second Most Polluting Airport in New Report

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By Theodore WhyteSep 28, 2021, 4:19 am300 ptsTrending
London Heathrow is the second highest-emitting airport in the world, with its passengers contributing as much to climate change as four coal-fired power plants, new research shows. The UK capital’s six airports make it the most polluting city by aviation emissions, responsible for 23.5 million tonnes of…

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