The article criticizes Connecticut's airport expansions, particularly at Bradley International and Tweed New Haven, for contradicting the state's climate goals.

Despite efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and invest in clean energy, aviation, one of the most climate-intensive forms of transportation, is expanding, undermining progress.

The article highlights the local health risks of airport pollution, such as respiratory issues, and questions the economic benefits of expansion, which often favor travelers and businesses outside the state. It advocates for sustainable alternatives like high-speed rail and improved public transportation, and calls for a moratorium on new flight routes and stricter emissions regulations.

The Connecticut Airport Authority is urged to develop a climate action plan, and the community is encouraged to demand more input in airport decisions.

Read the full article:

https://ctmirror.org/2024/10/08/airport-expansion-is-undoing-connecticuts-climate-work-deborah/