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Just one of 50 aviation industry climate targets met, study finds
Charity's report says nearly all targets set since 2000 have been missed, revised or quietly ignored. The international aviation industry has failed to meet all but one of 50 of its own climate targets in the past two decades, environment campaigners say. A report commissioned by the climate charity Possible assessed every target set by the industry since 2000 and found that nearly all had been missed, revised or quietly ignored. The charity says the findings undermine a UK government plan to leave airlines to reduce their emissions through self-regulation.
Calls for High Speed 2 trains to continue past Conwy Castle
North Wales business group Growth Track 360 has stepped up its campaign for “visionary” rail investment in the region by calling for an electrified coastal line to accommodate High Speed 2 trains.
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- Birmingham Airport: 'Chaos' as travellers face long queuesPassengers report having to wait two hours to get through checks at Birmingham Airport
The Guardian
- Just one of 50 aviation industry climate targets met, study findsCharity's report says nearly all targets set since 2000 have been missed, revised or quietly ignored. The international aviation industry has failed to meet all but one of 50 of its own climate targets in the past two decades, environment campaigners say. A report commissioned by the climate charity Possible assessed every target set by the industry since 2000 and found that nearly all had been missed, revised or quietly ignored. The charity says the findings undermine a UK government plan to leave airlines to reduce their emissions through self-regulation.
The Telegraph
- Passengers miss flights as they are forced to queue outside airports over staffing crisis [subscription]Those arriving for check-in were told to wait outside airport terminal buildings to prevent them from becoming 'tangled' in queues for desks
Sky News
- Aviation industry misses all but one of its own climate targets, research claimsCampaigners argue the findings strengthen the case for a frequent flier levy to help manage demand, but industry and government say new technologies are enough to tackle emissions. Aviation is responsible for around 7% of Britain's emissions.
Birmingham Post
- Bristol Airport renews Mitie baggage contract in £3m dealLondon-based firm Mitie has worked with the airport for more than 20 years
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- Bristol Airport 'shambles' slammed by customers amid more 'huge' queues The airport says that staff shortages and increased demand have created problems
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- Ryanair’s director of sustainability on SAF, Max, offsets and ensuring ‘the polluter pays’European low-cost giant Ryanair has not always been known for its commitment to environmental issues, but group chief executive Michael O’Leary’s conversion to the cause in recent years has come alongside an effort to put sustainability at the forefront of its strategy.
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