1. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Over the years I have tweeted about various aspects about how we travel and its affect on the #environment and the world around us. Through those years I've become more conscious of the travel decisions I make and it hasn't...
Over the years I have tweeted about various aspects about how we travel and its affect on the #environment and the world around us. Through those years I've become more conscious of the travel decisions I make and it hasn't...
2. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
...always been easy. In my small way I'd travel for business by train rather than car, using rail to travel to #Brussels #Paris, offsetting my #CarbonFootprint when travelling by air. Now I'm looking to #EV, 2replace my car...
...always been easy. In my small way I'd travel for business by train rather than car, using rail to travel to #Brussels #Paris, offsetting my #CarbonFootprint when travelling by air. Now I'm looking to #EV, 2replace my car...
3. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
A couple of years ago whilst I was in #London, I decided to visit the #ExtinctionRebellion protest in #Whitehall where I managed to speak with one of its members, talking about the #Climate and Travel:
A couple of years ago whilst I was in #London, I decided to visit the #ExtinctionRebellion protest in #Whitehall where I managed to speak with one of its members, talking about the #Climate and Travel:
4. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
I suspect the #COVID19 crisis has caused many not just to rethink their lives but of the world around them. I don't think its sufficient to simply provide occasional tweets on this subject, so am now producing a rolling thread
I suspect the #COVID19 crisis has caused many not just to rethink their lives but of the world around them. I don't think its sufficient to simply provide occasional tweets on this subject, so am now producing a rolling thread
5. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Going forward, I think it's important for #Consumers to think abt choices they make, perhaps even resisting 'pester' power of corporations? I certainly think as a #Consumer, we no longer have the luxury of not doing so....
Going forward, I think it's important for #Consumers to think abt choices they make, perhaps even resisting 'pester' power of corporations? I certainly think as a #Consumer, we no longer have the luxury of not doing so....
6. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
So, I shall begin this thread by bringing you the stark message from the #IPCCReport2021
This is your starting point:
ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1…
So, I shall begin this thread by bringing you the stark message from the #IPCCReport2021
This is your starting point:
ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1…
7. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Starting with #Aviation an earlier 1999 report sets out the issues relating to #flight - PX levels to increase by 5%pa to 2015; fuel increase by 3% due to #aircraft efficiencies, +more....ipcc.ch/site/assets/up…
Starting with #Aviation an earlier 1999 report sets out the issues relating to #flight - PX levels to increase by 5%pa to 2015; fuel increase by 3% due to #aircraft efficiencies, +more....ipcc.ch/site/assets/up…
8. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
2012(?) rpt highlighted knowledge gaps, remarkably stating: "A better knowledge of consumer travel behaviour is needed, particularly for aviation"! Hmm, so much data is available, so many cheap fares! ipcc.ch/site/assets/up…
2012(?) rpt highlighted knowledge gaps, remarkably stating: "A better knowledge of consumer travel behaviour is needed, particularly for aviation"! Hmm, so much data is available, so many cheap fares! ipcc.ch/site/assets/up…
9. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
To understand the nature of emissions, the 2021 report summarised the nature of transport emissions, emissions that create reactions and change in our atmospheric environment...
To understand the nature of emissions, the 2021 report summarised the nature of transport emissions, emissions that create reactions and change in our atmospheric environment...
10. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Also from the 2021 report, note the 'aspirational' goal of maintaining aviation emissions at 2020 levels by 2050!
Also from the 2021 report, note the 'aspirational' goal of maintaining aviation emissions at 2020 levels by 2050!
11. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
And note also the commentary that there is a need to reduce travel through management of the 'offer' as part of the overall solution - in other words, we have to change from 'I must have' to 'Do I need to do this'!
And note also the commentary that there is a need to reduce travel through management of the 'offer' as part of the overall solution - in other words, we have to change from 'I must have' to 'Do I need to do this'!
12. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
But let's be also optimistic; here is #Airbus's goals for 2035....
airbus.com/innovation/zer…
But let's be also optimistic; here is #Airbus's goals for 2035....
airbus.com/innovation/zer…
13. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
But note the #AviationEnvironmentFederation's comments about the @GOVUK announcement in July 2021 - from their comments, I would say 'aspiration' and 'light-touch' regulation follows Govt thinking!
aef.org.uk/2021/07/16/net…
But note the #AviationEnvironmentFederation's comments about the @GOVUK announcement in July 2021 - from their comments, I would say 'aspiration' and 'light-touch' regulation follows Govt thinking!
aef.org.uk/2021/07/16/net…
14. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
I have also been thinking about #cruises - this 2019 article sets out in glorious technicolour the issues at stake and this should perhaps be the starting point for all #Cruise holidaymakers: forbes.com/sites/jamesell…
I have also been thinking about #cruises - this 2019 article sets out in glorious technicolour the issues at stake and this should perhaps be the starting point for all #Cruise holidaymakers: forbes.com/sites/jamesell…
15 #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
It's not just abt emissions, but our footprint & despite outrage of the #Majorca #EcoTax, I take the view, that #Tourism #Colonisation comes at a cost which we should all accept - times are a changing! independent.co.uk/climate-change…
It's not just abt emissions, but our footprint & despite outrage of the #Majorca #EcoTax, I take the view, that #Tourism #Colonisation comes at a cost which we should all accept - times are a changing! independent.co.uk/climate-change…
16. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
* #Aviation direct EU emissions 2017 = 3.8%
* Aviation sector (indirect) EU emissions 2017 = 13.9%
* 1 PX emissions - flies Lisbon/New York = av EU person heating home for 1 year
Food for thought?
ec.europa.eu/clima/policies…
* #Aviation direct EU emissions 2017 = 3.8%
* Aviation sector (indirect) EU emissions 2017 = 13.9%
* 1 PX emissions - flies Lisbon/New York = av EU person heating home for 1 year
Food for thought?
ec.europa.eu/clima/policies…
17. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
At 16 above, reference is made to the @EASA report of Nov 2020.
An interesting report with a fair bit of uncertainty....
Some interesting .pptx presentations...
easa.europa.eu/sites/default/…
At 16 above, reference is made to the @EASA report of Nov 2020.
An interesting report with a fair bit of uncertainty....
Some interesting .pptx presentations...
easa.europa.eu/sites/default/…
18. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
I've seen at first hand on my visits to #Venice the obscenity of the cruise monoliths in the lagoon; summer news - sense has prevailed..
theguardian.com/world/2021/jul…
I've seen at first hand on my visits to #Venice the obscenity of the cruise monoliths in the lagoon; summer news - sense has prevailed..
theguardian.com/world/2021/jul…
19. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Some sage words from @GeorgeMonbiot....
"Every industry seeks to pass the buck to another industry.."
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
Some sage words from @GeorgeMonbiot....
"Every industry seeks to pass the buck to another industry.."
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
20. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
And this from #Majorca about airport expansion - note other actions in #Spain...
majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/202…
And this from #Majorca about airport expansion - note other actions in #Spain...
majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/202…
21. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Well this makes sense (not)...
independent.co.uk/climate-change…
Well this makes sense (not)...
independent.co.uk/climate-change…
22. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Plenty of #Carbon off-setting schemes out there, but mostly for #Aviation. Travelling by #Ferry or on a #Cruise, use this quick calculator to u/stand the emissions for your mode of travel...
thrustcarbon.com/insights/how-t…
Plenty of #Carbon off-setting schemes out there, but mostly for #Aviation. Travelling by #Ferry or on a #Cruise, use this quick calculator to u/stand the emissions for your mode of travel...
thrustcarbon.com/insights/how-t…
23. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
I try to take the #train wherever I can; here's a vision of travel across #Europe:
I try to take the #train wherever I can; here's a vision of travel across #Europe:
https://twitter.com/GreenPartyMolly/status/1438387106364133380
24. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Interesting article, partic on #BenidormEffect; our footprint has much wider implications; wouldn't development of super-hubs simply grow the problem, particularly if it was a commercial opportunity? majorcadailybulletin.com/news/comment/2…
Interesting article, partic on #BenidormEffect; our footprint has much wider implications; wouldn't development of super-hubs simply grow the problem, particularly if it was a commercial opportunity? majorcadailybulletin.com/news/comment/2…
25. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #sustainability
If you want to u/stand the current status & future of flight then watch the #airbussummit from one of the worlds major aircraft manufacturers: @Airbus - currently discussing the future of emissions...
If you want to u/stand the current status & future of flight then watch the #airbussummit from one of the worlds major aircraft manufacturers: @Airbus - currently discussing the future of emissions...
26. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #sustainability
Here is the @Airbus #AirbusSummit for today and tomorrow - very interesting - a good source to understand the steps that are being currently taken...ties in with the broader discussion...
airbus.com/newsroom/event…
Here is the @Airbus #AirbusSummit for today and tomorrow - very interesting - a good source to understand the steps that are being currently taken...ties in with the broader discussion...
airbus.com/newsroom/event…
27. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #sustainability
Day 2 of the @Airbus #AirbusSummit
The focus is on how to create an #AviationIndustry that produces less emissions and its role in the #ClimateEmergency
Interesting commentary...
Day 2 of the @Airbus #AirbusSummit
The focus is on how to create an #AviationIndustry that produces less emissions and its role in the #ClimateEmergency
Interesting commentary...
28. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
This is a good thread to read on the @Airbus #airbussummit....
This is a good thread to read on the @Airbus #airbussummit....
https://twitter.com/thatjohn/status/1440248164305436674
29. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
A sobering article from @GeorgeMonbiot
We all need to reflect....
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
A sobering article from @GeorgeMonbiot
We all need to reflect....
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
30. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
This article is quite scary; how far are we prepared to go to satisfy our #Consumer 'wants'?
Everyone should read this....
theguardian.com/environment/20…
This article is quite scary; how far are we prepared to go to satisfy our #Consumer 'wants'?
Everyone should read this....
theguardian.com/environment/20…
31. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
I've been privileged to see #Elephants in the wild in #SouthAfrica - the article reminds me of the practice in the #Canaries a few years ago of being photographed with a 'baby' lion/monkey etc...
euronews.com/green/2021/09/…
I've been privileged to see #Elephants in the wild in #SouthAfrica - the article reminds me of the practice in the #Canaries a few years ago of being photographed with a 'baby' lion/monkey etc...
euronews.com/green/2021/09/…
32. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
As #Consumers become more concerned about the Climate and their role in its change, here's a warning that @CMAgovUK will apparently be watching the claims that Travel Companies make: ttgmedia.com/news/travel-fi…
As #Consumers become more concerned about the Climate and their role in its change, here's a warning that @CMAgovUK will apparently be watching the claims that Travel Companies make: ttgmedia.com/news/travel-fi…
33. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
And here is a statement from @UNWTO about the forthcoming #GlasgowDeclaration on #Tourism:
unwto.org/news/the-glasg…
And here is a statement from @UNWTO about the forthcoming #GlasgowDeclaration on #Tourism:
unwto.org/news/the-glasg…
34. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
The statement 2B launched at #COP26Glasgow on #Tourism. #Consumers will be able to ask their Travel Providers if they are signatories to this and request how they are complying with its objectives:
oneplanetnetwork.org/sustainable-to…
The statement 2B launched at #COP26Glasgow on #Tourism. #Consumers will be able to ask their Travel Providers if they are signatories to this and request how they are complying with its objectives:
oneplanetnetwork.org/sustainable-to…
35. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Interesting article & from speaking with holidaymakers & others, I do detect a shift in thinking. As much as I'd like to jet off, I need to rethink; we will all have to do our bit; moderating desires?
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
Interesting article & from speaking with holidaymakers & others, I do detect a shift in thinking. As much as I'd like to jet off, I need to rethink; we will all have to do our bit; moderating desires?
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
36. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
So the recent #APD cut for domestic #Flights made real sense ahead of #COP26, but, as this article highlights, why isn't the money gained by #HMTreasury, used for #Environmental research/action?
simpleflying.com/uk-apd-reform-…
So the recent #APD cut for domestic #Flights made real sense ahead of #COP26, but, as this article highlights, why isn't the money gained by #HMTreasury, used for #Environmental research/action?
simpleflying.com/uk-apd-reform-…
37. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Heard one airline operator extoll virtues of their 'cleaner' aircraft y/day, w/out mention of #NonCO2 emissions; #wokewashing?
This article provides good overview of key issues 4 #Aviation's #NetZero! simpleflying.com/uk-apd-reform-…
Heard one airline operator extoll virtues of their 'cleaner' aircraft y/day, w/out mention of #NonCO2 emissions; #wokewashing?
This article provides good overview of key issues 4 #Aviation's #NetZero! simpleflying.com/uk-apd-reform-…
38. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Another interesting study/finding reveals that altering flight paths could reduce harmful CO2 & Non-CO2 emissions by up to 10%; worth considering? Worth acting on?
theguardian.com/science/2017/m…
Another interesting study/finding reveals that altering flight paths could reduce harmful CO2 & Non-CO2 emissions by up to 10%; worth considering? Worth acting on?
theguardian.com/science/2017/m…
39. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Is it time to dis-incentivise any Industry that uses #CarbonOffsets as part of their plan to demonstrate that they have reduced emissions? A need for real action?
theguardian.com/world/2021/jun…
Is it time to dis-incentivise any Industry that uses #CarbonOffsets as part of their plan to demonstrate that they have reduced emissions? A need for real action?
theguardian.com/world/2021/jun…
40. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Perhaps #Consumers should stop and think about their travelling desires and habits - maybe the starting point is here....
friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/ethica…
Perhaps #Consumers should stop and think about their travelling desires and habits - maybe the starting point is here....
friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/ethica…
41. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
Prediction: As #COP26 fades from the memory, & #COVID19 changes from #Pandemic to #Endemic spread, just watch an Industry run for the hills for that € or £, with most #Consumers not giving it a second thought, or am I wrong?
Prediction: As #COP26 fades from the memory, & #COVID19 changes from #Pandemic to #Endemic spread, just watch an Industry run for the hills for that € or £, with most #Consumers not giving it a second thought, or am I wrong?
42. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
A must watch film; an overview of what a 3-degree world will look like and how the affects are already being felt. As #holidaymakers, we simply cannot escape our responsibilities & decisions
A must watch film; an overview of what a 3-degree world will look like and how the affects are already being felt. As #holidaymakers, we simply cannot escape our responsibilities & decisions
43. #Travel #Holidays #ClimateChange #Sustainability
The following link to a thread is important. If you believe in Travel and the enrichment of Travel and other cultures, then read and watch the films in this thread:
The following link to a thread is important. If you believe in Travel and the enrichment of Travel and other cultures, then read and watch the films in this thread:
https://twitter.com/StefSimanowitz/status/1457362155829964810
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