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I think this is a very myopic view. Perhaps OP has a specialist expertise making the travel absolutely necessary?

Focus on improving, not limiting. Invest in battery technology, throw billions at it and we will have carbon free air travel



Batteries are not really considered at realistic option for airplanes, AFAIK. The best hope is that they can use synthetic fuel, at a cost of, say, x7 the current price. Regulation could definitely help make that happen -- and those who fly a lot should have to pay for the real price of their transport.


> those who fly a lot should have to pay for the real price of their transport

Carbon offsets for a transatlantic flight cost about $15-30. Challenge accepted.


We all know how much of a scam carbon offsets are atm. Realistically I think it will be at least twice that amount just for carbon taxes, never mind the additional fuel price.


According to whom. There are multiple competing startups developing electric airplanes for regional commercial travel.


> at a cost of, say, x7 the current price

Where does that estimate come from?




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