From #Flightshame to …

submitted by St Thomas More College : Louisanne Hili  for 11-14
campaign: YRE Entry
dissemination(s): Class Presentation, other, school media, website
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sustainable development goal(s): climate action, good health and well being, industry innovation and infrastructure, sustainable cities and communities
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International research shows that in 2018 2.5% of global CO2 emissions were from aviation. From 2013-2018 CO2 emissions from aviation increased by 32% and this can triple due to post Covid travel boom. For example, a return flight London to New York emits 1,100kg of CO2 per passenger.

Lower CO2 emissions should be the target and the use of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) instead of fossil fuel is highly encouraged. SAF is produced from used cooking oil and household forestry waste. Further more, improved aircraft & engine design and making passengers more environmental conscious would also help to attain greener flights.

Sources include: www.ourworldindata,
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/sep/19/airlines-co2-emissions-rising-up-to-70-faster-than-predicted#:~:text=Carbon%20dioxide%20emitted%20by%20airlines,of%20CO2%20last%20year.