Stripymoggie · @Stripymoggie
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The bottom line is that we all should fly less. Much less. Strangely, the article does not mention this as a solution to this one in 15 million event.

BBC News - Air traffic chaos caused by 'one in 15 million' event
bbc.co.uk/news/business-667235

#flyingshame #noflyzone

Last updated 1 year ago

Stripymoggie · @Stripymoggie
281 followers · 788 posts · Server mastodon.ie

We need faster ferries that do not take cars, to link with fast train services in Stranraer, Holyhead, Fishguard, and Cherbourg.
There are huge gaps in this network, not least in fast rail connections across Ireland, but our governments are more concerned with preserving loss-making flights from airports in Derry, Donegal, Knock, Shannon, and Cork.

RTE news : Can taking the 'midnight train' help EU reach climate targets?

rte.ie/news/primetime/2023/062

#flyingshame

Last updated 1 year ago

Stripymoggie · @Stripymoggie
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As if India isn't suffering from record heat and many people are dying as a result...

BBC News - Record aircraft purchase announced at Paris Airshow
bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-indi

#flyingshame #climatebreakdown

Last updated 1 year ago