The UK government is poised to endorse the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport, despite strong opposition from environmental groups. Chancellor Rachel Reeves will emphasize that advancements in sustainable aviation fuel and electric planes can mitigate the environmental impacts often associated with airport expansions. While the government maintains that sustainable fuels can significantly reduce carbon emissions, they currently represent a minor portion of overall jet fuel used. Balancing economic growth and climate commitments remains a contentious issue as plans progress.
"Sustainable fuels are alternatives to fossil fuels, made from renewable sources. They can come from agricultural waste and from used cooking oil, which the government argues emits 70% less carbon emissions over the course of their lifetime."
"Reeves claimed at the weekend that 'a lot has changed in aviation' since plans for a new runway at Heathrow were first discussed decades ago."
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