262. Is it OK to Fly in a Climate Crisis?

Is it OK to Fly in a Climate Crisis?

In episode 2 of our How To Live A Good Life in a Climate Crisis series, the hosts grapple with one of most divisive issues for those concerned with climate change - is it ok to fly, when flying is responsible for the bulk of our personal carbon footprints, and when 80% of the world never sets foot on a plane?

Tom, Paul and Christiana dive into this thorny issue from three different perspectives. Putting forward the case for and against flying, the hosts touch on the miracle of flying, the potential of sustainable aviation fuels and offsets, and the joys of train travel! They hope that these tricky conversations will be a springboard for further and deeper conversations for listeners.

NOTES AND RESOURCES

How much does aviation contribute to climate change? How will this change in the future?

Why do aircraft leave contrails in the sky?

Europe Talks Flying: navigating public opinion on aviation and climate

Learn more about the Paris Agreement.

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