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Does flying cost the Earth?
What can I do to face up to my flying footprint?
Greener plane technology will help cut flying's impact on climate change. But the number of aircraft soaring through the skies is predicted to more than double within 20 years, from around 13,000 today to 28,000 by 2026. If the number of people taking to the skies keeps rising, even top-notch technology won't be enough by itself to cut carbon emissions.
So everybody who flies has got a part to play too. We all have options to think about before we decide to fly...
Find out what you can do to help
So are you prepared to do something to help reduce flying's impact on climate change? Tell us here by making a pledge...
You might feel that the choices you make will only make a small difference to the global issue of climate change. Collectively, though, we have the ability to make a big impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions...