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Plane Truth: Aviation's Real Impact on People and the Environment
Rose Bridger
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Description for Plane Truth: Aviation's Real Impact on People and the Environment
Paperback. An engaging critical account of the aviation industry, which debunks a number of misconceptions and self-justifying myths. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: KNAC; KNAF; RNP; RNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 199 x 16. Weight in Grams: 304.
As aviation is celebrated as one of the world's fastest growing industries, with passenger numbers and cargo volumes projected to double in the next 20 years, Plane Truth sounds a note of caution.
In addition to the environmental impact of airport expansion, devouring farmland and wildlife habitats, and aviation's impact of noise and air pollution on communities, Rose Bridger reveals the extraordinary government subsidies for the aviation industry, encompassing government expenditure on infrastructure to tax breaks, all of which serve to support the industry in the face of rising oil prices and global economic downturn. Disavowing 'greenwashing' ... Read more
As aviation is celebrated as one of the world's fastest growing industries, with passenger numbers and cargo volumes projected to double in the next 20 years, Plane Truth sounds a note of caution.
In addition to the environmental impact of airport expansion, devouring farmland and wildlife habitats, and aviation's impact of noise and air pollution on communities, Rose Bridger reveals the extraordinary government subsidies for the aviation industry, encompassing government expenditure on infrastructure to tax breaks, all of which serve to support the industry in the face of rising oil prices and global economic downturn. Disavowing 'greenwashing' ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Pluto Press
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745330327
SKU
V9780745330327
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Rose Bridger
Rose Bridger works on environmental issues in the UK in the areas of policy, practical projects and community development. She has been a consultant for the local food sector and campaigned against air freight expansion for a number of years. She is the author of Plane Truth (Pluto, 2013).
Reviews for Plane Truth: Aviation's Real Impact on People and the Environment
'The air industry is a huge lobby but Rose Bridger has produced a book that punctures their dangerous lies'
Derek Wall, International coordinator of the Green Party of England and Wales 'Truly comprehensive in its global perspective and illustrates the stark reality of the impact of the rapid growth in aviation'
Liz Mason, Teaching Fellow in International Business, ... Read more
Derek Wall, International coordinator of the Green Party of England and Wales 'Truly comprehensive in its global perspective and illustrates the stark reality of the impact of the rapid growth in aviation'
Liz Mason, Teaching Fellow in International Business, ... Read more