The new ReFuelEU law, part of the EU Fit for 55 package, was announced yesterday The Stay Grounded network fears this could lead to a massive demand for biomass and energy, competing with other sectors and leading to carbon colonialism The focus on ‘Sustainable Aviation Fuels’ diverts attention awa...
Originally published in Dutch by our member SchipholWatch, on 3rd of April 2023 The years-long battle against Schiphol’s nuisance is beginning to bear fruits. Schiphol is going to shut down at night. This is what interim chief executive Ruud Sondag told the Algemeen Dagblad (AD) this evening. Additionally...
Does aviation-driven tourism live up to its promise of delivering prosperity for both people and the planet? How did aviation and tourism become dependent on each other? What opportunities lie ahead for the tourism industry with a drastic reduction in air traffic? On 28th February 2023, we discusse...
In a world of climate crisis, it is essential to include workers’ voices in the necessary just transition of our society. Just recently, the European Transport Workers’ Federation published the report “Landing Desirable Jobs” arguing strongly for a long-term sustainability perspective and a plan fo...
Here we present a summary of Corporate Watch’s original post from 06 Jan 2023: Air Partner and Carlson Wagonlit are the grease spinning the wheels of the UK deportation machine through the Home Office and have been organising logistics for mass-deportation flights for years. The Home Office is the UK’...
Love in Action: Climate Activists and Scientists Target Private Jets on Valentine’s Day Today, several blockades of private jet terminals took place around the globe. Protestors call for a ban on private jets, the taxation of frequent flyers and that polluters pay for the loss and damage they cause...