Stay Grounded Network

@StayGrounded_net
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Global network for a rapid reduction of air traffic & a just transition towards mobility that works for people and planet. We like 🐧.

🆕 Guide on how to reframe aviation: https://reframeaviation.stay-grounded.org/

We work on #ClimateJustice #Aviation #Greenwashing #JustTransition #Offsetting #Agrofuels #AirportConflicts and more.

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🗣️Our international trainings take place in English:

🕰️Each Tuesday (5-7 pm CEST)

Aviation and Climate Justice - Sep. 3 2024
Greenwashing - Sep. 10 2024
Policies to Degrow Aviation - Sep. 17 2024
Just Transition - Sep. 24 2024
Being a Multiplier - Oct. 1 2024

🗣️ Our French trainings take place:

🕰️ Each Tuesday (5-7 pm CEST)

Aviation and Climate Justice - Sep. 3 2024
Greenwashing-Sep. 10 2024
Policies to Degrow Aviation-Sep. 17 2024
Just Transition-Sep. 24 2024
Being a Multiplier-Oct. 1 2024

⁉️ Want to be part of a global network of activists campaigning for climate justice? 🌎

Then join our Multiplier Trainings! Coming up this autumn 🎉

More info on our international & French trainings: https://stay-grounded.org/training/

#ClimateJustice

Training - Stay Grounded

Apply now for the communication training for activists and campaigners on the topics of climate justice & aviation.

Stay Grounded

The aviation industry is relying on Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs) to reach their climate goals

But NETs are #greenwash ⬇️🤮

👀 Read our new factsheet to find out why: https://stay-grounded.org/SG-factsheet-NETs-May-2024

We need urgent flight reduction not false solutions ⛔

Residents, health orgs, climate movement & workers can build powerful coalitions to achieve a healthier future for all!

Some key demands:
1⃣Stricter rules on noise and pollution
2⃣No planes at night
3⃣Reduced fuel sulphur content
4⃣Reduced aromatics
5⃣and... reduce flights!

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Next to the Stay Grounded health report, also check out the newly published Airport Tracker: a global inventory of CO2 and local air pollutants by @ODI_Global and @transenv

👉 https://airporttracker.org

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Tracker - Airport Tracker

Top polluting airports? Discover the true climate impact of flying, airport expansion and airline emissions

Airport Tracker

Also those inside the plane face health risks (especially frequent flyers, cabin crew & pilots) from thrombosis to aerotoxic syndrome & cancer

Employees flying internationally for the World Bank have 3x increase in psychological claims compared to non-travelling colleagues

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Aircraft noise, emissions and the related health issues fall disproportionately on low-income communities surrounding airports, and airport workers - while those flying frequently are mostly the wealthy.

#ClimateJustice

📷 @ukblm

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According to the latest estimate, ozone and PM alone cause ~74,300 premature deaths globally per year, this doesn't include all aircraft emissions

Kerosene is not subject to the same standards as car fuel: reducing its sulphur content would limit dangerous levels of UFP

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Air quality limits exist for particulate matter - but not for ultrafine particles (#UFP)!

As they are tiny, UFP penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream. This affects millions of people, not only those living around an #airport but also several kilometres downwind.

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#Aircraft #noise can lead to serious health problems, from heart disease to mental health issues, sleep disturbance and hearing damage.

E.g. estimates say night-time aircraft noise near Frankfurt airport leads to 23,400 hospitalisations and 3,400 deaths a year.

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