A pretty blistering report on UK airport expansion - from the House of Commons Audit Committee.
-No evidence of net benefits.
-Will impair net zero.
-Decisions being taken without the benefit of updated policy.
Airport expansion and climate and nature targets https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmselect/cmenvaud/831/report.html#heading-5
Aviation industry failing on climate goals; flight #s must be controlled. #ClimateAction #AviationEmissions #EcoTravel
Business travellers eyed for Heathrow expansion don’t exist, airport warned ahead of third runway
Business use of air travel ‘peaked in 2006’, said an economist
https://www.the-independent.com/travel/news-and-advice/heathrow-third-runway-warning-b2698251.html
#AirportExpansion #AirTravel #aviation #AviationEmissions #climate #ClimateChange
Sometimes it's challenging to avoid painting the word "stupid" with a broad brush.
"Attitudes towards the environment are similar to those seen last year, with widespread concern about the environment, but relatively few consumers are willing to fly less or pay more to offset the environmental impact of flying. As seen last year, consumers tend to see paying for environmental measures as the airline’s responsibility rather than their own."
It's High Time For a Frequent Fiying Levy
#Flying, the most energy-intensive and polluting form of transport, is unevenly distributed within and between countries. 1% of the world population produces 50% of #AviationEmissions, while 80% have never set foot on an aeroplane.
The Frequent Flying Levy (FFL) is a measure that targets excessive #pollution by frequent flyers, who are mostly wealthy, while allowing access to affordable occasional flights for lower income groups.
Urge politicians to discuss the proposal for a Frequent Flying Levy and proceed with its implementation as soon as possible by adding your name:
Flying is the most polluting form of transport, with 1% of the population causing half of aviation emissions. A Frequent Flying Levy (FFL) would tax frequent flyers—mostly the wealthy—while keeping occasional flights affordable for lower-income groups. The revenue could support climate action and a just transition. Sign the petition now!
"Modern aircraft that fly at above 38,000 feet (about 12km), such as the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Airliners, create more #contrails than older passenger-carrying commercial aircraft."
https://phys.org/news/2024-08-modern-aircraft-emit-carbon-older.html
Mark Burton
The Wild
Richard Ashwell
Doug Bostrom
Steady State Manchester
Jorge Saturno
EURACTIV Transport
EURACTIV Energy & Environment