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Flight shaming

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

January 23, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

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 … [Read more...] about This Canadian didn’t want to fly from Germany to Canada—so he took a cargo ship

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

January 6, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

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 … [Read more...] about All aboard! Germany is slashing train prices to motivate people to ditch planes

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

December 2, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

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 … [Read more...] about Why flight shaming should be directed at those funding pricey airport expansions

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

November 13, 2019 by Vlad Harabara

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 … [Read more...] about The UK is seeing record numbers of people swap planes for trains

The case for banning domestic flights altogether in Germany

August 9, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

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 … [Read more...] about The case for banning domestic flights altogether in Germany

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