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Eindhoven Airport bans private jets

Eindhoven Airport bans private jets

In another win in the Netherlands, Eindhoven Airport announced today that it intends to ban private jets from the airport from 2026, with the exclusion of electric aircraft. This is not perfect, given the announcement is neither legally binding nor inclusive of all...

Aviation: A Matter of Climate Injustice

Aviation: A Matter of Climate Injustice

Aviation is the pinnacle of climate injustice. But what specifically is climate justice, why is flying one of the gravest examples of it, and how can we achieve climate justice? What is climate (in)justice? We are living in times of deep ecological and climate...

Training

Training

Climate Justice  & AviationCommunication Training for Activists and CampaignersDo you want to be part of a movement for a fair and green mobility, or boost campaigns on climate justice and aviation?Would you like to learn more about the ecological and social...

Planet holds breath for Heathrow landmark ruling

Planet holds breath for Heathrow landmark ruling

--> Please see previous RisingTideUK blog on the High Court Verdict and the case leading up to the Court of Appeal here:- https://stay-grounded.org/london-heathrow-expansion-3d-runway-runaway-climate-breakdown/ Summary So, we await the verdict of the UK Supreme...

Emissions Offsetting: a Modern Sale of Indulgences

Emissions Offsetting: a Modern Sale of Indulgences

Offsetting emissions from flights is a popular measure amongst organisations trying to implement more sustainable travel policies. However, offsets generally means no real change in behaviours and policies, and is virtually useless in terms of emissions reductions....

Electric flying unfeasible for longer distances

Electric flying unfeasible for longer distances

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the use of electricity as a source of energy for aircraft. Is 'sustainable flying' within reach? An expert from the aviation industry explains.In order to answer this question, we first have to discuss the energy...