The increasing amount of people using planes as a method of transportation is a terrifying thought for the environment. The more people that step on board a plane, the more C02 is produced and the more we pollute the air. There are cheap flights sold daily and cutting down the air travel will be difficult, but here are some reasons why the aviation carbon footprint has increased.

Aviation pollution contributes to around 3.5% of global warming for human activities and is continuing to rise. Part of the reason for this is due to the fact airlines benefit from large tax breaks. They have cheap flights and people jump on board, not thinking about the environmental consequences.

Another factor is that international aviation is not included in most international treaties on climate change. This means that there is no agreement on whose responsibility the pollution is and how to locate the carbon emissions.

But what can be done about the carbon dioxide pollution? Cars, noise pollution and airport expansion all contribute to aviation pollution. But grounding all planes is not the answer to the problem, as this would have many economic and social impacts.

The government believe air travel and its effect on climate change is an international as well as domestic issue and needs an international solution. They also hope that emissions trading schemes will help to reduce carbon emissions from the aircrafts.

The government also hope that technology expansion and design will help to reduce the C02 released. Currently it is our job as consumers to be aware of the emissions that are released into our green house when we fly. By choosing to fly only short distances or holidaying close to home, we can help reduce the amount of C02 in the air. Look for greener ways of traveling to your dream destination.