A report by the green coalition Réseau Action Climat ("Climate Action Network") emphasizes that technological solutions, like sustainable fuels, won't be enough for France to meet its Paris Agreement goals. Aviation accounted for **7% of France's carbon dioxide emissions in 2019**, and the group urges a reduction in air traffic. They propose a "frequent flyer tax," where the more someone flies, the more they pay. This measure could reduce aviation emissions by **13.1%** while targeting frequent flyers and generating **€2.5 billion** in revenue. Other proposals include banning private jets, eliminating short-haul flights, and implementing a **one-flight-per-year** quota per person. The report highlights that air travel is mostly used by wealthier, young, urban people, with the top 20% of households responsible for **42%** of emissions, mainly for leisure travel.

Read the report (in French):

https://reseauactionclimat.org/laerien-un-transport-de-csp-largement-sous-taxe/

Read original article here:

https://www.rfi.fr/en/environment/20240927-green-groups-push-for-frequent-flyer-tax-to-cut-france-s-aviation-emissions