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Taxing aviation for loss and damage caused by climate change
Levying taxes on airplane tickets could help provide a stable source of revenue for a new Loss and Damage Fund, which has been created to aid climate-vulnerable nations dealing with global warming effects.
Would a frequent flying tax be progressive?
In September 2022, we published a proposal for using a global frequent flying levy (FFL) to cover the estimated abatement cost of commercial aviation. Now we investigate whether this solution is progressive or regressive.
The bullet train to lower-carbon travel
Examines the carbon benefits of replacing some short-haul flights in the US with rail trips.
Scanning the sky for lite flights
Evaluates online flight search engines for their value in identifying least-emitting flights.
Why does the fuel efficiency of the same airline differ across markets?
Average stage lengths, customer demands, and competitive landscapes within regions can impact fuel efficiency.
Not every tonne of aviation CO2 is created equal
When it comes to reducing aviation emissions, not every choice has the same impact.
