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Flights are taking huge 'detours' around Russian air space. Here's what that means for the climate crisis
Since Russia closed its airspace to airlines from dozens of countries at the end of February -- in response to sanctions levied for its invasion of Ukraine -- about 400 flights per month that had previously been routed over the country are being forced to take a wider berth, according to Flightradar24. (www.cnn.com) Plus d'info...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Cut the climate crisis crap!!! After 70 years of hearing variations on the theme, I positively know that it is simply a cry for power and money.
There is no "climate crisis"!! We have a political crisis perpetuating the lie of climate change, which they've been threatening since I was a kid in the 70's and none of it has come true except that our air is cleaner now, a good thing. What has come true is the money grab in the name of climate change. We need to stop with the coolaid fear mongering. Only a few countries are severe polluters, and they are allowed to continue at the expense of the rest.
Its super sad what is happening in Ukraine, and it doesn't need to happen. We want it to stop, but a few extra gallons of fuel spent are no comparison to the needless loss of life and utter destruction to a beautiful city.
Its super sad what is happening in Ukraine, and it doesn't need to happen. We want it to stop, but a few extra gallons of fuel spent are no comparison to the needless loss of life and utter destruction to a beautiful city.
What a total crock! Just how much "air pollution" do you think all of the burning oil depots are putting into the air thanks to the Russians? A hell of a lot more than any aviation detours. Oh, and we aren't even talking about the pollution from thousands of burning buildings.
2% is not "significant." And, I'm a career environmental guy. Poor reporting.
I am too. I’m a chemist and an environmental specialist. Yes, longer flights mean more fuel burn, more carbon dioxide. In this case, so what. It’s much better than a repeat of Its much better than a repeat of MH17. .
THERE IS NO CLIMATE CRISIS. PERIOD FULL STOP