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Demonising the aviation sector may satisfy emotions but does it also fit with the facts?

By Laurie Price
13 September 2007
...but data from the Stern Review shows that aviation accounts for a small proportion of overall man-made greenhouse gas emissions.
...but data from the Stern Review shows that aviation accounts for a small proportion of overall man-made greenhouse gas emissions.
This logarithmic graph shows how aviation trips grow with income. Note where fast developing nations such as India and China currently lie...
This logarithmic graph shows how aviation trips grow with income. Note where fast developing nations such as India and China currently lie...
Laurie Price is aviation strategy director for consultant Mott MacDonald.
Laurie Price is aviation strategy director for consultant Mott MacDonald.

 

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