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We can keep flying if we just offset the emissions, right? 💸➡️🌳

No, because so-called carbon offsets pose many problems and in most cases do not compensate emissions - on the contrary. #CarbonOffset #ClimateJustice

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What are offsets?
#Offsets are projects meant to reduce emissions that occur elsewhere. #Offsetting projects are mostly located in countries of the Global South. Many of them are hydroelectric projects, claiming to prevent production of energy from fossil fuels.
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Also forest conservation projects, operators of tree plantations, or organisations that distribute climate-friendly cooking stoves to women in rural parts can sell offset credits.
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Currently, most planes are grounded due to #Covid19. Let's keep them there and don't kickstart aviation again after the crisis. #DegrowAviation

Therefore: No unconditional bailouts for the aviation industry. #SavePeopleNotPlanes

Sign the petition now: change.org/SavePeopleNotP…
Lufthansa is ~deliberately~ reducing its aircraft fleet. Has the degrowth of aviation begun?
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Proudly presenting our short documentary on the #StayGrounded Degrowth of Aviation Conference that took place this July in Barcelona! #DeGrowAviation

Watch the full clip here:
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the public opening day of the Degrowth of #Aviation Conference focused on Just & Environmentally Sound Tourism, as Barcelona is one of the cities overcrowded by tourism, involving serious environmental, health, housing & other social problems. #DecreixementTurístic
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Seven expert working groups discussed how to #DeGrowAviation in a socially just and environmentally sound way. We also took the message that aviation growth needs to #StayGrounded to Barcelona Airport #By2020WeRiseUp #2020RebeliónPorElClima #BetheRedLine
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