Leaders in the aviation (航空) industry plan to launch a campaign (发起运动) that they hope will work against what they call a “Flight Shaming Movement” (FSM). They say FSM has weakened people’s demand for air travel in Europe. Some travelers there are increasingly concerned about the effects of flying on the environment. Activists have been calling for greater action against climate change. That includes avoiding air travel.
FSM has affected air travel demand in many European countries, including Britain, France and Germany. The campaign will try to explain to the public how the industry is reducing its effect on the environment. Juniac, head of IATA, said FSM gave off “misleading information”.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is organizing the plan through the Air Transport Action Group, a group of aviation industry organizations and companies. Juniac didn’t say when the campaign would start, but noted that details would be available to airports and airlines.
Commercial flying is estimated to cause about 2.5% of worldwide carbon emissions (释放). However, that number could rise as worldwide air travel increases.
The aviation industry says it has already cut carbon emissions by one-half since 1990. The improvements are mainly the result of aircraft that use fuel more effectively. The industry plans to cut emissions further by 2050. It has a goal of stopping the growth of carbon emissions by 2020.
Airlines also have warned of the harmful effects of FSM. Some have criticized the industry for failing to explain itself. Tim Clark, president of the Airline Emirates, said that improvements in technology have reduced the environmental effects of passenger airplanes.
【小题1】What is FSM about?A.Weakening people’s demand to travel abroad. |
B.Calling on all to fight against global warming. |
C.Announcing the environmental harm of flying. |
D.Scaring people from approaching the airport. |
A.Airlines will charge the movement for their loss. |
B.It ignores the efforts of airlines to reduce pollution. |
C.Airlines are to blame for the cause of it. |
D.It has positive effects in urging airlines to be green. |
A.The effective use of fuel has made air travel greener. |
B.FSM has caused great loss for aviation industry. |
C.With more passengers, carbon emissions by planes may rise. |
D.The aviation industry aims to stop carbon emission by 2020. |
A.Improvement of air quality since FSM. |
B.Measures by aviation industry to reduce pollution. |
C.Travelers’ inconvenience caused by FSM. |
D.Disapproval of aviation industry against FSM. |