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2M: The 2M Group is an alliance of 12 local authorities concerned at the environmental impact of Heathrow expansion on the two million people in their communities. Founded last year.
Members: Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Slough, Spelthorne, Windsor and Maidenhead, South Buckinghamshire.
Aim: For the consultation to be extended and for the Department for Transport to hold public meetings in all 12 areas.
Action: Holding meetings, producing campaign newsletters, considering legal challenges to the consultation. www.wandsworth.gov.uk/Home/MyWandsworth/Newsextra/.mgroup

HACAN ClearSkies: A lobbying group founded in the Seventies that stands up for all people affected by the increasing number of flights in and out of Heathrow.
Members: 15,000 to 20,000

Aim: A cap on the number of flights and a ban on night flights; an extension of the runway and flightpath alternation scheme; adoption of the noise levels recommended by the World Health Organisation; a tax on transfer passengers; clear information on flightpaths.

Action: Peaceful protests, lobbying government, meetings to raise awareness. www.hacan.org.uk

Stop Heatrow Expansion: A website group initiated by HACAN ClearSkies this year.
Members: 1,130
Aim: To stop Heathrow expanding. Action: Online petition. www.stopheathrowexpansion.com

Plane Stupid: National group opposed to the expansion of the aviation industry, formed in 2005.

Members: Around 200 activists.
Aim: To stop airport expansion. Action: Direct, such as the Heathrow "climate camp" in the summer. www.planestupid.com

West London Friends of the Earth: Nine borough-based groups linked to the national pressure group, formed in 1971. Members: 60, plus 3,000 supporters. Aim: To stop the third runway in order to save local habitats and prevent pollution. Action: Taking part in protests, leafleting.
www.wlfoet5.demon.co.uk