A new plan to accelerate production of biofuels for passenger planes has drawn stinging criticism from environmentalists who argue that most of the world’s rainforests might have to be cleared to produce the necessary crops.
A new platform funded by the LIFE program, the European Commission’s funding instrument for the environment and climate action, will allow its users to choose travel routes based upon their environmental impact.
The International Union of Railways has launched TopRail to raise awareness of cruise and heritage railways, and scenic train routes around the world including a series of workshops.
The report documents opposition to and community divisions over land acquisition for 25 airports at various stages of planning, construction and expansion.
New analysis of global airport wildlife seizure and trafficking data reveals that wildlife traffickers around the world are heavily exploiting the air transport sector to smuggle protected and endangered animals and animal products on commercial flights.
