Going Greener: Transition Travel
Our survey says
- 63% students took at least one return flight to Europe in the last year 40% took 2 or more flights last year BUT
- 73.7% would consider taking fewer flights to help the environment!
Transition Travel
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Universities officially account for 2% of the UK’s transport emissions, mostly from commuting. However, those figures don’t include the massive emissions from air travel by staff and international students.
A strong transport plan which includes aviation emissions should be your first demand if the uni doesn’t have one, but there’s plenty of DIY options to reduce our own transport emissions too.
The Transition Travel plan:
- Encourage staff and student to fly less
- Promote cycling and walking or public transport options
- Introduce comprehensive video-conferencing facilities
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