Ban air miles and stop frequent flyers to combat climate change, report urges

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Travellers should be hit by ‘escalating air miles levy’ to put them off flying too much

It said that “high impact shifts in consumer behaviours” were needed for the UK to reach its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, rather than the “small and easy changes” suggested to UK households in the past.It added policy changes were required which were “consistent with the scale of the climate challenge, build optimism and commitment, and give weight to new ambitious narratives that inspire wide public participation”.

 

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I last flew in 2003. I am saving up air miles to visit my elderly aunt and uncle in Florida, as it’s the only way I can afford to do so on sickness and disability benefits. To ban them would be regressive and punish people like me.

Pathetic please stop fueling this climate myth 🤔

That seems to be a Good starting point

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