Beyond Flying: Rethinking air travel in a globally connected world

Synopsis

Is flying an irreplaceable part of 21st-century life? Can businesses succeed in a globalised world without international air travel? What about 'love miles' – visiting friends and family overseas?Architect and writer Chris Watson grew up in an airline family, passionate about aviation and how it allows us to explore the world, share knowledge and create more diverse communities. But this freedom has come at a cost for the environment. Aviation is a significant factor in climate change - and one that's been steadily growing in both developed and undeveloped countries, burning fossil fuels and emitting harmful greenhouse gases. Flying is never zero-carbon, so can we reduce it, or even do without it? Fourteen remarkable travellers from around the world share their stories with Chris about how they came to the conclusion that reducing their air travel was necessary to lower their personal emissions. From backgrounds as diverse as commercial, professional, academic, NGOs, literature and science, they have found easy and better ways of living and working, saving what few flights they do take for emergencies and 'love miles'. Their stories look at how our modern, globalised world offers more alternatives to keep in touch with people around the world without contributing to the aviation industry's ever-increasing emissions. Filled with success stories and practical guidance to help people make more informed decisions, this book is a must-read for any frequent flyer - or for anyone involved in a global business. Beyond Flying demonstrates that even the toughest of environmental challenges can be addressed.

Copyright:

2014

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

208 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780857842114

Related ISBNs:

9780857842091

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing

Date of Addition:

10/20/23

Copyrighted By:

UIT Cambridge Ltd.

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Travel, Outdoors and Nature, Business and Finance, Earth Sciences

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Chris Watson

With:

Chris Brazier

With:

Rob Hopkins

With:

Saci Lloyd

With:

John Stewart

With:

Kevin Anderson

With:

Kate Andrews

With:

Tom Bennion

With:

Susan Krumdieck

With:

Ed Gillespie

With:

Adam Weymouth

With:

Lowanna Doye

With:

Nic Seton