Today’s Solutions: October 13, 2024

This Canadian didn’t want to

This Canadian didn’t want to fly from Germany to Canada—so he took a cargo ship

When Will Vibert’s European work visa was closing in on its expiration date, the Canadian was reluctant to travel back to Vancouver via plane. Vibert had been confronted by the flight shaming campaigns that had shone a harsh light on the climate impact of air travel, and like so many of his Read More...

All aboard! Germany is slashin

All aboard! Germany is slashing train prices to motivate people to ditch planes

If we want people to stop taking flights, then we need to make it easier for the public to choose greener modes of transportation such as trains. Germany seems to be well aware of this. To kickstart 2020, the country’s railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, is slashing its long-distance rail Read More...

Why flight shaming should be d

Why flight shaming should be directed at those funding pricey airport expansions

Before the Thanksgiving holiday, a record-breaking 31.6 million passengers were expected to fly on US airlines—a 3.7 percent increase over 2018. Airports had to brace for bigger crowds than ever, and that was no coincidence. Rather, it was by design: US airlines added an estimated 859 Read More...

The UK is seeing record number

The UK is seeing record numbers of people swap planes for trains

As the “Greta Thunberg effect” continues to influence a great number of companies to engage in green investments, it also seems to be affecting people’s travel choices.  The “flight shaming” movement is gaining momentum across Europe, with record numbers of people electing to take Read More...

The case for banning domestic

The case for banning domestic flights altogether in Germany

We all know flights are terrible for the environment, but if you need to travel across the world and you don’t have a couple of months to spare, then a flight seems like the most sensible option to make it to your destination. But if you need to get somewhere within your own country, then Read More...