There is no doubt that decades of cheap sun holidays have got us hooked on flying — and even in the face of a climate emergency that none but the most ardent of deniers can ignore, we show no signs of stopping.
You’d think that as we launch a new campaign to promote more responsible travel here at The Standard, I’d be endorsing a total ban on air travel.
But I’m not. Why? Because sustainability is not just about carbon footprints. Despite the enormous pressure that emissions from flying place on the environment, travel is one of the most effective tools for climate solutions, and the power of tourism to support sustainability on a global scale cannot be underestimated… READ THE FULL INTRO HERE.
