CLEAN : Campaigners dig in for London Heathrow airport fight

The speaker recalls the constant noise from planes during their teenage years, which disrupted their sleep. They express concerns about the CO2 and particulate pollution from airports, linking it to respiratory problems. The addition of more runways is criticized for worsening pollution, destroying homes, and making the area unlivable. The carbon emissions from a single runway are compared to those of an entire country, highlighting the environmental impact and the risk of failing to meet carbon reduction targets.

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