Trying to reduce the CO2 emission and fight the climate crisis does not reduce wings to the airport in Europe, where Will not stop growing traffic A large number of airports such as Heathro (London) and Madrid Barajas have been planned by neighboring countries and environmental activists.
Air traffic in Europe 52 % to grow from 2050.
“Does not match climate purposes”
“Airport expansion and increased air transport They do not match the current climate purposes ”.
According to a report released by the charity in January, flights that leave EU airports 59 % more fuel consuming In 2050, for the increase of traffic in 2019, “every new trail and every extension are the promise of more insured emissions.”
Many more extensions are in progress. In Spain, the manager plans to invest 7,000 million euros in the expansion of 13 airports, of which the manager is already in the preparation project like Madrid Barajas.
A large increase in emission
Others are in Barcelona’s Prat -like design phase, which later Lose strength for environmental reasons Now he has the support of both the Catalan Administrator and the city council.
You report on the environmental impact of these extensions: Parajas CO2 Emitter will increase by 35 %, According to the Barcelona region, environmentalists, and El Brad, up to 33 %.
Another country to get airports in the United Kingdom has expressed its support for the Cair Starmer government The construction of the third path in Heathro (London), “It is essential to increase economic growth”, defended Economic Minister Rachel Reeves.
The administrator also supports Extenses in Catwick and LuttOther London Airports.
A trend in Europe
“If three London airports are approved, they will be 80 million additional passengers per year ”.
Spain and the United Kingdom They are not the only countries You would like to give you a trigger for air transport. The airports of cities such as Florence, Amsterdam and Frankford will have new terminals in the coming years.
There is a plan to build Portugal A new Lispon Airport This will allow you to increase traffic nearly 50 % and close the current within the city.
Discounts
Five European air unions were given in parallel to these expansions A strategy for achieving climate neutrality In 2050, with standard fuels (SAF) and technology improvements and transport management, but even environmental activists and sectors are questioning its credibility.
Major European airlines emphasized the EU at the end of March Revise your goals Since you want to reach 70 % of the total by 2050, attach more SAF.
They warned that the production of these fuels is not enough 1 % of the total will not reach- More costs are very high.
Environmental complaints
“There is one Growing speculation on the shortage of raw materialsTechnology and renewable energies to achieve this level. We believe that there is a great risk depending on these techniques, and it is logical to postpone the expansion results until its sedation is proven, ”AEF director says.
All these plans are widespread in a common way, Complaints from social response and environmental activistsIt warns the negative impacts they have in addition to the development of emission, such as the use of biodiversity and local communities due to the use of the land.
“In the case of plans for Heathro’s third track, at least 900 houses scattered by three villages They will be demolished, ”says Johnson.
Pollutants in nearby areas
Air traffic produces ultraphine particles, toxic compounds and air pollutants They are scattered in nearby areas.
“These particles are invisible and easily inhaled Penetrate into the lungs and even reach blood flow, They are associated with respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases and high risk of cancer, ”says D&E Cerano Walverde, which recalls the effects of noise.
They point to different alternatives to reduce sector emission from environmental systems Control or block short aircraft There are potential rail alternatives, control the airport activities or eliminate the benefits of tax benefits and sectors.
“If we really want to meet climate purposes, we have Stop planning as we were in the 90s“Cerano concludes Walverde.