Heathrow third runway likely to affect health of millions nearby, official report warns
Analysis says expansion could also harm access to housing, education, healthcare, open spaces and transportConstruction of a third runway at Heathrow is likely to have significant adverse effects on the...
By Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent · The Guardian World
Analysis says expansion could also harm access to housing, education, healthcare, open spaces and transport Construction of a third runway at Heathrow is likely to have significant adverse effects on the health and wellbeing of up to 3 million people living nearby, an official report has said, as the government launched the next stage of its rapid airport expansion plan . An analysis for the Department for Transport has found that expanding London’s hub airport could have “major adverse” impacts on the health of the most local population. Continue reading...