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Air travel is a huge contributor to climate change. A new global movement wants you to be ashamed to fly.Greta Thunberg gave up flights to fight climate change. Should you?

To fly or not to fly? The environmental cost of air travel | DW | 24.01.2020Though air travel is more popular than ever, the vast majority of people in the world have never been on a plane. As that dynamic slowly changes, the environment stands to suffer. Is flying less the only solution?

Air travel and climate change - David Suzuki FoundationHere are steps you can take as an individual and demands you can make of the aviation industry to lower flying’s carbon footprint.

Should we give up flying for the sake of the climate?For those of us that take regular holidays abroad and travel on business, flying makes up a considerable chunk of our carbon footprint, but are there ways of reducing those emissions?

Resources - Earth scientists flying lessWhy we should fly less “How bad is air travel for the environment?”. Studies have shown that the ability of airplanes to deliver their emissions directly in the upper atmosphere speeds up their effects on the environment more than the same gases at a lower altitude. Bland (2012) “Airplane cabin air contains toxins from engine …

Flying Is Bad for the Planet. You Can Help Make It Better.The aviation industry represents a big part of the carbon footprint left by Americans. Here are some ways to reduce your impact when you fly.

There Is No Sustainable Way to FlyDespite what airlines promise, carbon offsets and sustainable fuels won’t negate the heavy environmental cost of air travel.

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RideAmigos | Commuter Management & Ridesharing SolutionsDiscover smarter commuter solutions for your organization and community with RideAmigos. Our effective platform and programs feature trusted-network rideshare matching, incentives for sustainable commuting, and automated trip tracking, all with advanced integration and reporting.

Air Travel and its Alternatives - Greener KirkcaldyWith air travel becoming more and more popular, Media Volunteer Steven explores its impact on the environment, and the alternatives, in his latest blog.

Feeling flight shame? Try quitting air travel and catch a sail boatCarbon emissions from international air travel show no sign of abating. In the absence of a tax on jet fuel, are sail boats the best way to travel the world sustainably?

Why 'flight shame' just won't work on AustraliansAustralians contribute more per capita to aviation CO2 emissions than just about any other nationality. But do we have viable alternatives?

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Alternatives to flying: 20 ways to sell ferry, coach and rail travelAgainst a background of rising fuel prices and concern for carbon footprints, we look at the benefits of coach, ferry and rail holidays

There Is No Sustainable Way to FlyDespite what airlines promise, carbon offsets and sustainable fuels won’t negate the heavy environmental cost of air travel.

The Spread Of Flight Shame In Europe—Is Greta Thunberg The Reason Why?

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