8th August 2024
Not a treaty but a pledge. The Flight Free pledge invites us to undertake not to fly for a year – or longer. At its root it was a movement focused on limiting carbon emissions that boost climate change. That is still there but with a more nuanced objective of justice.
“Aviation emissions affect us disproportionately: it’s typically the rich nations who take most of the flights, whereas the poor nations are suffering the effects of climate change and are least equipped to deal with rising temperatures.
“Even here in the UK, only around half of people fly per year, yet the negative effects of aviation are felt by a large number of people, whether by noise and pollution from airports, or taxpayer-funded bailouts for airlines.
“Aviation doesn’t pay its fair share of tax, with no tax on jet fuel (road fuel is taxed at 50%), and no VAT on airline tickets. The benefits of aviation are felt by only a few, yet we all suffer the negative consequences.”
Take a look at their web site – maybe this is the year for you to take the pledge.
The Green Tau 