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For everybody who stops flying on this side of the world, don't forget the multitude on the other side of the world who are finding the financial ability to fly
by kylehotchkiss 3y ago
For everybody who stops flying on this side of the world, don't forget the multitude on the other side of the world who are finding the financial ability to fly for the first time. So many new 737s and A320s are being shipped to the developing world (https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/air-india-firms-up-order-with-airbus-boeing-470-planes-2023-06-20/ https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/air-india..., https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-65952879# https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-65952879# almost 1000 airplanes ordered for India alone this year)
More energy should be spent trying to encourage more efficient flying and removing inefficient aircraft from the skies (like 777s) by helping Boeing/Airbus get unblocked on building more 787s/A350s. What about pursuing policies to get airplanes to not sit at gates with their APUs on, that'd make a pretty big reduction in emissions relative to a handful of outside.com readers deciding to take the train.
- mcmoor 3y agoThe green law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor nations alike to grow economy, to build more industry, and to harness natural resources.