by Magdalena Heuwieser | Jul 14, 2021 | Press Release
EU’s Proposed End of Kerosene Tax Exemption Welcomed, but Lacks Ambition Vienna/Brussels, July 14 2021 – Today, the EU Commission published its Fit for 55 climate package, which includes some changes for aviation. The Stay Grounded network welcomes the plan to end the...
by Magdalena Heuwieser | Nov 24, 2020 | Press Release
New European Commission study makes clear that aviation is far worse than expected. Meanwhile, the aviation industry, having its annual IATA meeting today, demands additional $ 80 billion. Stay Grounded urges to account for real climate impact and stop giving more...
by Magdalena Heuwieser | Nov 12, 2020 | Webinar
For a long time, the aviation industry and governments ignored the fact that aviation’s climate impact is not only about CO2: burning kerosene at altitude also generates contrails, induced cloudiness and NOx derivatives that, although short lived, contribute...
by Mira Kapfinger | Mar 2, 2020 | Grounded Stories, Stay Grounded activities
Stay Grounded sends open letter urging the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) to end partnership with low-cost carrier Ryanair and instead collaborate with rail companies. Version française voir ci-dessous Ryanair, along with Erasmus Student Network (ESN), has committed to...
by Mira Kapfinger | Jan 21, 2020 | Grounded Stories, Stay Grounded activities
After more than 15 years of absence, the night train connecting Brussels and Vienna returns. Twice a week, travelers can now travel in their sleep between the two capitals. It is only a modest start, but in both cities Stay Grounded members welcomed the new night...
