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Some Mainers are giving up flying because of climate change
Flying from Newark to Athens produces as much carbon emissions as nearly 3 billion people emit in the course of a year.
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Travel industry warned ‘tackle climate disaster before it’s too late’
The travel industry has been urged to prove its commitment to sustainability with “rapid decarbonisation” to avoid a climate disaster.
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Companies join forces to help travelers go greener
After the events of 2020, a growing number of wanderers are instead seeking opportunities that help them be better stewards of the earth.
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Toxic traffic fumes in Scotland stay within safety levels for the first time thanks to Covid lockdown
Toxic traffic fumes in Scotland did not break legal limits for the first time in a decade due to curbs on travel during the coronavirus lockdown, new analysis has found.
www.climatechangenews.com
EU urged to address aviation's full climate impact, including non-CO2 emissions
Air travel is heating the climate at approximately three times the rate of the sector's carbon dioxide emissions alone, report finds, with major policy implications.
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www.nytimes.com
‘Worse than anyone expected’: Air travel emissions vastly outpace predictions
The findings put pressure on airline executives and regulators to take stronger action to fight climate change as they prepare for a summit next week.
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www.theatlantic.com
A travel writer envisions a future without vacations
As a global climate crisis deepens, even professional travelers should cut back on their air miles.
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