Still want to holiday abroad?
Jan 23, 2020
3 minutes
Is one flight a year really that bad?
Honest answer? Yes. Flights are bad news for the planet. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that aviation accounts for 2% of all man-made carbon emissions, and that’s rising rapidly as more people become frequent fliers.
So, no flights at all?
Don’t panic, we know that’s not realistic. But there are easy ways to do your bit, and that starts with taking fewer flights to destinations that are closer to home.
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