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Nike's Private Jet Travels Generate Pollution

Wed Oct 16 2024

Nike's use of corporate jets has come under scrutiny for its significant environmental impact.

#Private Jets#Oregon Aviation Watch#Emissions

Private jet tax could pay for off-peak rail fares, says Oxfam Scotland

Wed Sep 18 2024

The Oxfam Scotland report highlights the possibility of funding public transport initiatives like extending ScotRail’s off-peak fares by taxing private jet usage.

#Private Jets#Climate

Despite Nike leaders' promises of climate action, their corporate jets continued to fly — and pollute.

Tue Aug 13 2024

Nike has staked a claim as a corporate leader on sustainability. Yet company disclosures show that its jets emitted almost 20% more carbon dioxide last year than in 2015...

#Private Jets#Emissions

Tackling the academic air travel dependency. An analysis of the (in)consistency between academics’ travel behaviour and their attitudes

Sat Aug 10 2024

Current trends in air transport are inconsistent with international climate goals.

#Academic Study#Private Jets

Modern fuel-efficient jets can contribute more to global warming than older planes.

Wed Aug 07 2024

Passenger planes and private jets flying at higher altitudes can produce longer-lasting contrails, indicating that their impact on global warming may have been underestimated.

#Emissions#Private Jets#Pollution

Hanscom Field Advisory Commission defers decision on chair's proposal to remove developers

Tue Jul 30 2024

The chair of the Hanscom Field Advisory Commission, Chris Eliot, urged Massport to reject developers Runway Realty Ventures...

#Airport Expansion#Private Jets#Pollution

How do private jets fuel climate change?

Thu Jun 20 2024

The travel habits of the super-rich are facing growing criticism, from Taylor Swift's Eras tour to Elon Musk's private jet fleet.

#Private Jets#Emissions#CO2#Greenhouse Gases

Researcher Probes Ultrafine Particles’ Ties to Airfield Activity

Fri Apr 19 2024

Researchers have identified concentrations of ultrafine particles in Bedford neighborhoods that may be connected to aircraft operations at Hanscom Field...

#Health Impacts#Pollution#Emissions#Private Jets

Climate offenders: Stars and billionaires who use their private jets the most

Sun Jan 07 2024

Billionaires' frequent use of private jets contributes disproportionately to pollution, fueling environmental degradation while evading sustainable alternatives.

#Private Jets#Emissions

Hanscom Field committee to undertake investigation into the effects of jet emissions

Thu Oct 19 2023

Dr. Neelakshi Hudda, a prominent researcher at Tufts University specializing in the impact of aviation emissions on urban air quality, recently addressed...

#Private Jets#Emissions#Climate#CO2

Hanscom High Flyers: private jet excess doesn't justify airport expansion

Wed Oct 18 2023

Private jet travel is a monumental example of private excess at public expense. here’s a local case study.

#Airport Expansion#Climate#Private Jets

Navigating the Climate Conferences: Comparing the Carbon Footprint of Private Jet Travel and Other Modes of Transport to COP28

Tue Oct 17 2023

Climate change is unequivocally recognized as one of the most pressing global challenges of our time. As the international community strives to implement...

#Academic Study#Private Jets#Emissions#Climate#Greenhouse Gases#CO2

‘Screaming jets,’ ‘tasting jet fuel’ plaguing Van Nuys residents near airport

Fri Jun 09 2023

Approximately 100 San Fernando Valley residents gathered at Van Nuys City Hall on Tuesday night to express concerns about noise and pollution from Van Nuys Airport.

#Private Jets#Noise#Pollution