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Air travel adds at least 13 percent to the official greenhouse gas emissions, new reports show. Green organizations criticize the government for turning a blind eye to the climate.

For the first time ever: Danes' air travel impacts the climate more than our cars

Originalfoto: Finn Frandsen, Pixabay. Illustration: Karina Kofoed
Originalfoto: Finn Frandsen, Pixabay. Illustration: Karina Kofoed
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For the first time ever, Danes’ air travel now impacts the climate more than their cars. This conclusion comes from the green think tank Concito based on new assessments.

Emissions from flights departing Denmark for international destinations increased by 16 percent in 2024. This data was reported to the EU last week by Aarhus University, along with the preliminary version of the official Danish climate account.Oversættelsesdisclaimer

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