Expansion plans for Bristol Airport are under fire. The Green Party calls the project reckless over climate and pollution worries.
The airport says expansion will help the economy and create more jobs, estimating 1,000 new jobs. They also expect more money for the area.
Green Party members dislike the plan; Emma Edwards, a Green councillor, worries about the climate and pollution. She says the city does not need more problems.
The Green Party thinks flights will increase, predicting 14,000 more flights each year. They also worry about more night flights, which would disturb people’s sleep.
Some people worry about green space loss, as the project may need 33 hectares. Critics question economic claims, too, saying air travel doesn’t help the UK and tourists do not help Bristol much.
Carla Denyer, a Green MP, also objects and wants less airport expansion nationally. The Green Party wants reviews of airport growth impacts, paused expansion, and updated policies.
The airport knows people worry about emissions, but they say their growth is responsible. They aim for net zero emissions by 2030 in operations, also wanting UK carbon budgets for 2050.