travel bug on May 21st, 2010

With flight delays due to the volcanic ash cloud, the threat of strikes by British Airways staff and ongoing concerns  about the contribution that carbon emissions from aircraft may be making to climate change, many people may now be thinking again about booking an overseas holiday. However, you don’t have to stay in the U.K. [...]

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travel bug on February 17th, 2010

British Airways has announced that it is working with the Solena Group to try to set up the first sustainable jet fuel plant in Europe. The plant, which is likely to be sited in East London,  will be used to convert waste that would otherwise have ended up in landfill sites into low-carbon aviation fuel.
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travel bug on January 7th, 2010

If you’re planning your 2010 holiday, but don’t want to fly because of concerns about the contribution made by carbon emissions from aircraft to climate change, the Guardian has published an article packed with suggestions for low-carbon holidays as part of its 10:10 climate change campaign.
Ideas include taking a spa holiday in Cornwall, cycling in [...]

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