Aviation is a health issue
We've said it many times but for reasons of noise, emissions and impact on climate change and the environment, aviation really is a...
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Campaigning to cut Newcastle Airport's impact on the climate emergency, your health and your life
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How far away (from your ears)?
We think that, when the Airport states an aircraft's altitude in thousands of feet, it can be misleading (not deliberately) because...
Noise complaints up to August 2023
We've analysed all the noise complaints submitted since early 2022. Most of you said the noise "woke me up" and/or "made me anxious"...
High court grants Bristol Airport expansion
After a long and determined fight, campaigners opposed to the expansion of Bristol Airport lost in the High Court. There may yet be a...
Net zero CO2 consultation ignores aircraft emissions
The Government is currently consulting on proposals to introduce a target for airports to achieve zero emissions without offsetting by...
Ultrafine particles from aircraft engines can endanger lives
There is growing evidence that ultrafine particles of atmospheric pollution emitted by aircraft engines (and vehicle engines) can affect...
Aviation, holidays and the tourism deficit
There is a “tourism deficit” to the UK economy, estimated at around £ 13 – 20 billion per year over the past decade. This is the...
Surely aviation is key to the economy?
Actually, no, it isn’t, its contribution is less than the aviation industry and the Government claim. The Government’s estimate of...
Noise action plan: another failure?
The Airport is updating its Noise Action plan. We think it continues to be unfit for purpose. Here’s what we think of it so far: The few...
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