Originally Posted by
davidjohnson6
The pro-environment argument that SOU should limit CO2 emissions to no more than 2023 is a valid one... but it assumes that SOU will not be significantly disadvantaged against its peers. For the time being, LHR, LGW and many other UK airports will happily go on allowing pollution (caused either by themselves or their airlines), spout greenwash and make money for shareholders. If one believes action should be taken, then one should push for something to be done via legislation / treaty over a wide geographical area so that all airports and all people living in different areas bear some of the economic pain or limitations on their actions. It's not reasonable for SOU to be expected to save the world voluntarily and ignore their investors while other airports carry on without giving a damn.
you have just described what is happening globally. Why should Heathrow do this if Schiphol isn’t?