Posted on October 12, 2009 by katiihamaki
Choosing an airline with a new fleet is an eco-smart decision, because each new generation of aircraft produces around 20 per cent less emissions than its predecessor.
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Posted on February 13, 2009 by katiihamaki
When destinations and means of travel are chosen, an ecological approach clearly goes out the window. The price level and amount of sun are decisive. In the media destructive effects of flying and tourism are covered in big headlines, with celebrities declaring their abhorrence of flying. Perhaps, however, this is more ego-tripping than eco-tripping…
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Posted on January 2, 2009 by katiihamaki
Do you believe that an airline of state X will gladly pay for their emissions into the EU’s coffers and for the building of state Y’s roads, if it flies for only an hour in EU air space during a 12-hour flight?
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