Introducing Tech Tonic, Season 5: Climate tech to save the planet
Behind the Money
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Climate Change and the Air Transport Industry
Leo Murray says there are no scenarios where we can just cater to all projected demand growth in the future with magic or zero emission unicorn planes. He says what needs to happen right now is for the number of flights to be reduced. Some governments are already looking at taxing the airline industry more and making greener train trips more attractive than short haul flights. But climate campaign is likely a Murray, a pushing other ideas such as taxing frequent flyers.
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