Critics wary of Ryanair scheme to ‘fully’ offset flight emissions

Irish budget airline Ryanair will soon roll out a new “carbon calculator” the company says will allow customers to fully offset their flight emissions – a claim that has been met with scepticism by climate campaigners.

The efficacy of offsets, particularly reforesting schemes, have long been questioned by environmental campaigners, who portray them as more token action than real climate solution. [EPA-EFE/MAURITZ ANTIN]

Euractiv 30-07-2021 15:36 4 min. read Content type: Euractiv is part of the Trust Project

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