We're also looking for a fundraising intern – apply here! environmentjob.co.uk/volunteering/1…

Would you like to join our volunteer team here at Flight Free UK? Our internships are a fantastic way to learn about the charity sector, and develop your climate communication skills. 8 hrs per week, working from home. Find out more and apply 👇
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🚐 Here's a snippet of Sunita's unforgettable road trip through Scotland!

🏞️ From the awe-inspiring Glen Coe to the magical Isle of Mull, every turn revealed spectacular sights.

💚 Who needs faraway adventures when the beauty of Scotland awaits?

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Join us next month for an evening of travel inspiration, focussing on the stories of long-distance flight-free travel.

Thursday 6th June, 6.30pm, online.

Register for your free place: tickettailor.com/events/flightf…

Arrived in Venetian Chania (Crete) after 4 flight-free days' travel from London. Loved the Swiss mountains, Italian seaside, ferries to and from the Greek mainland. 5 trains, 3 buses, 2 metros, 2 ships, 2 taxis. Here's the last blog post for a while: paulhhodson.wordpress.com/2024/05/04/ath…

We have made good friends travelling on trains abroad. It's wonderful to see how the landscape & architecture changes as the train makes its way. And different stations & food & types of train.We took a grandson to Brussels on Eurostar a few years ago. He was amazed by trams!

Today's office! Currently speeding through France towards Barcelona on our #SETACbyTrain journey from Lancaster to Seville. It's a long day, but that doesn't matter with comfortable seats and nice views!

#SETACSeville #FlyingLess
Steve Lofts UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Flight Free UK flyingless

🚴 Ready to explore more with less climate impact?

Dive into the world of cycle touring! It's low-carbon, keeps you fit, and promises adventures right from your doorstep.

For tips on routes, gear, and transport, check our guide:
flightfree.co.uk/post/how-to-tr…

Wedding season is upon us! Kat Wray, a wedding photographer, highlights that air travel is one of the most carbon-intensive parts of weddings.

Check out The Guardian's guide to reduce your big day's carbon footprint and celebrate love sustainably.

“Travelling without flying is not a burden.”

🍀Join Iain in redefining travel! Pledge to go #FlightFree2024 and help protect our planet: flightfree.co.uk

Caroline's epic rail journey from York to Tuscany's charming spas is a testament to the joys of train travel 🚂🎶

Explore scenic routes, embrace local cultures, and unwind in Italy's serene landscapes, all while skipping airport hassle.
flightfree.co.uk/travel_article…

New study warns:

🌡️We're not on track to limit warming to 1.5C—CO2 removal plans fall billions of tonnes short.

🌲Concerns grow over new carbon removal tech impacting wildlife and food security.

✊Urgent, large-scale emission cuts needed now.
independent.co.uk/climate-change…

'In practice this means that the cheap tickets offered by low-cost airlines have mostly allowed... *richer groups to fly more often*. Which raises fairness questions if we think about how much of those cheap prices is due to tax exemptions + hidden subsidies.'

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Victory for the planet! UK's High Court demands a stronger, fairer #ClimateAction plan after government's repeated failures. It’s time for real solutions to meet our climate targets without leaving anyone behind🌍💚
bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

Latest news on cracking down airline #greenwashing : the EU Commission is now launching an action against 20 airlines for their misleading sustainability claims around offsets and so-called SAF 🟢❌

aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/30…

#GreatBigGreenWeek is coming up, and this year it's all about swaps. So here are just a few of the thousands of people who have swapped the plane for low-carbon transport this year 🚂⛴️🚌🚶🚲 #SwapTogether #TrainsNotPlanes #FlightFree2024 The Climate Coalition

Rachel Mills swapped planes for trains and ferries on a 4-day adventure from London to Tirana! From the historic alleys of Chambéry to the vibrant streets of Bari, her journey proves slow travel is not only possible but magical.

✨Who else loves the magic of slow travel?

The EU is introducing measures to address the non-CO2 impact of flying.

Airlines aren't happy ('course they're not)... euronews.com/green/2024/04/…

If you missed the Independent Premium event on slow travel, it's now available to watch online: independent.co.uk/tv/climate/slo…

Final question was, 'which destination would you recommend to a slow-travel novice?' The Man in Seat 61 says Switzerland, Helen Coffey says Rotterdam... what's yours?