This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Ghost Emissions?
Airlines are reportedly maintaining near-empty 'ghost flights' to retain their EU airport slots (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jan/26/airlines-flying-near-empty-ghost-flights-to-retain-eu-airport-slots). 'Ghost flights', in spite of carrying few passengers, will still pump masses of 'greenhouse gases' high into the atmosphere. The airlines are clearly committed to net zero carbon emissions rather than simple profits!
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