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environment2 years ago

France Takes Bold Step in Fight Against Climate Change by Banning Short-Haul Flights

France has officially banned domestic short-haul flights for journeys where train alternatives are in place in a bid to cut carbon emissions. The ban only applies to commercial flights and private jets are reportedly unaffected. To qualify for the ban, there must be a high-speed rail service between the start and end destinations that takes less than 2 1/2 hours. Critics claim that the 2 1/2-hour stipulations and a small number of affected routes make the ban largely symbolic.

via The Points Guy|
#air-france#carbon-emissions#environment
environment2 years ago

France Implements Ban on Short-Haul Flights to Reduce Carbon Emissions

France has banned domestic short-haul flights when alternative train journeys exist, in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The law prohibits public internal flights between French destinations when a train journey of under 2 hours and 30 minutes is available. The flight substitution applies only when train travel "provides a satisfactory alternative service." The ban is a "global first that is fully in line with the Government's policy of encouraging the use of modes of transportation that emit fewer greenhouse gases."

via CNBC|
#aviation#environment#france
environment2 years ago

France Implements World's First Ban on Short-Haul Flights Replaced by Trains to Reduce Carbon Emissions

France has banned short domestic flights for journeys that can be completed in two-and-a-half hours by train in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Only three routes have been discontinued, and connecting flights will be unaffected. Critics have pointed out that high-speed train lines were already draining passengers away from airlines and that the ban pays lip service to climate concerns without really doing anything about them.

via CNN|
#environment#france#greenhouse-gas-emissions