Aviation & Environment

Environmental Impact of Airlines – Carbon footprint and sustainability initiatives by airlines

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Most travelers may not realize the significant environmental footprint associated with air travel, which contributes substantially to global carbon emissions. As you become more conscious about your travel choices, understanding the carbon footprint of airlines and their efforts towards sustainability becomes necessary. In this post, you’ll discover how different airlines are implementing innovative initiatives to … Read more

Eco-Friendly Luggage Choices for Environmentally Conscious Families

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Families looking to travel sustainably can significantly reduce their environmental impact through thoughtful luggage choices. You can select eco-friendly options that not only minimize waste but also support ethical production practices. In this blog post, we’ll explore various luggage brands and options designed specifically for environmentally conscious families. To further aid your decision-making, consider reading … Read more

The Environmental Impact of Air Travel and How to Mitigate It

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There’s a growing awareness of the environmental consequences of air travel, and as a traveler, you hold the power to make choices that can reduce your carbon footprint. Air travel significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, impacting climate change and air quality. In this post, you’ll learn about the effects of flying on the environment … Read more

The Aerial Application Industry aka Crop Dusting & Crop Dusters

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Aerial application (aka crop dusting) is the process of spraying a crop with a pesticide or herbicide from an aircraft. Ag pilots may also spray seeds, conduct aerial surveys, or spray marshy areas to supress insect population e.g. mosquitos. The aerial application industry refers to the business of crop dusting and other aerial applications, such … Read more

Why Flight Shaming Is A Sham

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In this post I’m going to explain why I think flight shaming is a sham and why it won’t save the planet if you fly less often. I’m going to suggest that reducing the number of flights you make, whether for business or leisure, isn’t going to make any significant difference to the changing climate. … Read more

Electrically Powered Aviation

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Electrically powered aviation is shaking up the aerospace industry. While the road transport industry has focused on the electric car (with varying amounts of success), attention has now turned to electrically powered aircraft. The driving force behind this development is the need to reduce global aviation’s level of greenhouse gas emissions. However, satisfying consumer demand … Read more

The Environmental Impact of Aviation

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The environmental impact of aviation is a contentious issue with many strong feelings about it so if you have something to say on this subject feel free to comment below. This post was originally written before the global pandemic of 2020 and its subsequent impact on the aviation industry. It was inspired by a Facebook … Read more