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Commentary: Can you really fly sustainably? And do these carbon offsets work? Flygskam

Commentary: Can you really fly sustainably? And do these carbon offsets work?

SOUTHAMPTON: Despite flying being the single fastest way to grow our individual carbon footprint, people still want to fly. Passenger numbers even grew by 3.3 per cent globally last year alone.The hype around “Flygskam” – a global movement championed by climate activist Greta Thunberg that encourages people to stop travelling…
bubmag
February 20, 2020
Pre-wedding hype is bad for the planet, with stag dos making up 50% of flights from the UK overseas Flygskam

Pre-wedding hype is bad for the planet, with stag dos making up 50% of flights from the UK overseas

last updated: 21/02/2020 New research reveals that ‘stag/hen do’ trips abroad make up a significant proportion of flights leaving the UK each year. The pre-wedding party tradition might be a bit of fun, but it comes at an environmental cost.A new campaign launched by green charity Hubbub encourages Brits to…
bubmag
February 20, 2020
20 pledges for 2020: How going flight-free has introduced me to the spontaneous daytrip Flygskam

20 pledges for 2020: How going flight-free has introduced me to the spontaneous daytrip

“I went home, and I said, ‘The thing is, Joe, we never do fly off to Rome on a moment’s notice.’” “And the kitchen floor?” “Not once. It’s this very cold, hard Mexican ceramic tile.” Download the new Independent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines I…
bubmag
February 18, 2020
Delta’s “Carbon Neutrality” News May Win Points With The Environmental Crowd, But There Less To It Than Meets The Eye Flygskam

Delta’s “Carbon Neutrality” News May Win Points With The Environmental Crowd, But There Less To It Than Meets The Eye

Working under the public relations philosophy that it’s generally a good idea to put yourself in position to get lots of public credit and praise for doing what you’re going to have to do anyway, Delta Airlines on Friday scored big points in the public’s conscience by announcing that it…
bubmag
February 18, 2020
Delta says it will spend $1 billion to be carbon neutral, the latest airline announcing a radical shift to make flying less destructive Flygskam

Delta says it will spend $1 billion to be carbon neutral, the latest airline announcing a radical shift to make flying less destructive

An Air Canada Boeing 787 Dreamliner in August 2018.Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesDelta Air Lines is committing $1 billion to be carbon neutral by 2030. Aviation emissions account for 2% of the world's total CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, with 98% of Delta's emissions coming from its aircraft.With demand for air…
bubmag
February 15, 2020
Delta says it will spend $1 billion to be carbon neutral, the latest airline announcing a radical shift to make flying less destructive Flygskam

Delta says it will spend $1 billion to be carbon neutral, the latest airline announcing a radical shift to make flying less destructive

An Air Canada Boeing 787 Dreamliner in August 2018. Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images Delta Air Lines is committing $1 billion to be carbon neutral by 2030. Aviation emissions account for 2% of the world's total CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, with 98% of Delta's emissions coming from its aircraft.With demand…
bubmag
February 15, 2020
Slow down, disconnect and reconnect – Here are romantic getaway ideas that are luxurious yet have a minimal carbon footprint Flygskam

Slow down, disconnect and reconnect – Here are romantic getaway ideas that are luxurious yet have a minimal carbon footprint

It wasn’t too long ago that a romantic getaway meant a weekend in a semi-tropical location a short flight away, or splurging on a suite in a fancy hotel at home. But the definition of “romantic travel” has changed in the past couple of decades, especially among discerning travellers seeking…
bubmag
February 15, 2020