Tag Archives: Environmental Science and Technology

Europe holds its ground on aviation emissions

Posted on 10 January 2012 by Peter Boyer

It’s getting some stick from international airlines and governments, but the European court determination that airlines must pay for carbon emissions is a win for the planet. [10 January 2012 | Peter Boyer] Politics is the art of the possible, … Continue reading →

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Aviation flies into some very uncertain times

Posted on 4 January 2011 by Peter Boyer

The affluent part of humanity is mobile as it never was before, but there are signs that global travel’s big feast is coming to an end. [4 January 2011 | Peter Boyer] An alien life form wanting to know about … Continue reading →

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