Should We Ditch Short Haul Air Travel?
What about Hot Air baloons?
It is the ditching of short-haul trips where an alternative means of transport is available to us that could probably eleviate the environmental effects of air travel.
Flying London to Glasgow, a distance of some 500 miles will produce up to 6 times more CO2 per kilometre travelled than making the same trip by train.
Aviation is one of the fastest growing transport sectors world wide and is already responsible for 3.5% of climate change emissions resulting from all human activity – as much as the total greenhouse gases emitted by the UK- The UK Commission for Integrated Transport
Aviation Passenger Duty incorporated into ticket prices raises £800 million/yr, yet climate change costs are around £1.4 billion/yr, which means that the UK aviation industry only covers around 50% of the climate change costs it generates. Airlines are responsible for far more pollution than they are held accountable for.
Climate Care offer a service where you can pay to offset the carbon emissions for your travels. They will then use this money to help fund sustainable energy projects.
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Should We Ditch Short Haul Air Travel?
What about Hot Air baloons?
It is the ditching of short-haul trips where an alternative means of transport is available to us that could probably eleviate the environmental effects of air travel.
Flying London to Glasgow, a distance of some 500 miles will produce up to 6 times more CO2 per kilometre travelled than making the same trip by train.
Aviation Passenger Duty incorporated into ticket prices raises £800 million/yr, yet climate change costs are around £1.4 billion/yr, which means that the UK aviation industry only covers around 50% of the climate change costs it generates. Airlines are responsible for far more pollution than they are held accountable for.
Climate Care offer a service where you can pay to offset the carbon emissions for your travels. They will then use this money to help fund sustainable energy projects.
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