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I wonder whether, by focussing on flying in the broader climate-change debate, the debate limits itself to a certain 'elite' group that flies. Even though the environmental effects of flying are disproportionate, I wonder whether this excludes people from the climate change debate and their responsibilities. Do you believe that it is important to focus on those actions that have the most destructive effects, or rather those actions that have 'smaller' environmental impacts but are executed by larger group of people, e.g. eating meat.  In terms of creating awareness on climate change it could be argued that it is important to try to involve everybody.

Kind regards,
Esmée

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The other day i was talking with a friend who is a police and works at the headquarters. He is sent to different countries to consult and co-operate on different security matters. He travels often minimum once a week. I was telling him that the police department should arrange other means of communication to have these meeting, e.g. online due to environmental concerns. This would be less secure he said, since many of the issues require more secure in person conveying. I then agreed that these matters are indeed important and maybe be more important than the carbon emission. What i forgot to ask was that if the police department was paying any carbon tax, or how they would see such kind of tax? Although, my question is, do you think there should be a scale or a list where there is a scale of what kind of air travels are more legit than others, or more justified? Would this give perspective to a persons relation to traveling?

Peace, Light & Love

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Searching for alternative way to reduce negative effects on Environment

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Hello Kevin
Though I respect yr thoughts but not agree on avoiding flights. Time consuming is the big issue. Do u have any idea to solve this and find a sustainable way as alternative?
In seminar I shall ask more related healthy lifestyle that may helpful for serve and use the nature in good manures..
Afrin Jahan

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I think the concept ’slow travel’ you mentioned in your paper is really good idea and reconfirm that travel by airplane generate huge amount of emission. On the other hand, some countries try to increase the number of international flights to invite more people mainly so as to enhance tourism industry. How do you think about this situation which some are working hard to reduce travel emission but others at the same time plan to increase the number of flights by cutting the price? Do we have to wait until engineers come up with innovative ideas? What do you think the most effective solution to deal with current situation?

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I came across this mini-interview with with Kevin for those interested: https://www.facebook.com/cemuscsduppsala/videos/2039593349414148/

As for the question, you seem very eloquent and with great knowledge as a climate scientist; Have you ever considered going into politics yourself? This could to perhaps more efficiently counter other negative trends that you yourself identified in this video with how politicians either deliberately trying to mislead the public, or they are actually misunderstanding the very basics of climate change. If you have thought of this but decided not to, what is your reasoning for doing so?

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Please suggest some mechanisms that could ensure that those countries still struggling to get their citizens out of a situation of abject poverty adapt good practices geared towards combating climate change but in the process, do not unfairly pay the price accruing from the conduct of the developed world.

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I recently read this article about speaking of ‘conscious consumers’ and how people believe every dollar is a vote etc- ultimately saying that the truth is that instead of going to a different store less convenient for you to purchase some local or making sure the fish you order at a restaurant had been sourced locally etc- we are actually better off donating that money we don’t spend on projects that cleaning up the ocean or scientists that needs funds trying to grow ‘lab meat’. I’m wondering if you have heard this before or what your thoughts are around this?

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What if we just all become really load and outraged about how we are on the track to 3c warming and how change is happening too slowly? Would that work? Don't we need to get a massive social uprising, complete with boycotts and all behind this?

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How do you think governments and other policy makers can influence people to reduce their air travel in top down approach?

Do you think Maglev trains, traveling at high speeds, could be a viable and more attractive alternative to air travel for medium distance (300-800km) journeys, particularly if the electricity is from zero carbon energy?
Thanks

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What are your thoughts on justifying actions that are bad for the environment through also doing good one’s? E.g. justifying airplane travel through a vegetarian diet, or allowing yourself to fly if you also work with climate compensation/carbon offsets, etc.

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I wonder how much research is invested in finding more sustainable aircraft  technologies? Do you think zero-emissions flights will ever be possible?

Thank you,
Olga

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What are your thoughts on the idea of an individualised carbon budget – which people could spend, trade and owe just like money? Is it possible to implement and desirable?

Link to a short article about it.
https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/personal-carbon-allowances-budgets

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What are your thoughts on NETs and BECCS as part of the solution of reducing and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? Is it realistic and do we have enough time to ‘make it work’?

Perhaps you also have thoughts on who should pay for the scientific research?

Best,
Josephine

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Most people agree that global warming is happening and a real thing. How much of an impact do you think that world leaders such as mr.Trump, who denies this fact, have on our chances to successfully reduce our carbon footprint?

Best regards,
Felix Brandt

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Hello Kevin!

Thanks for coming to talk with us. I am curious about your thoughts on the sustainability measures some airlines say they are taking--for example, SAS claims that by 2020 they will" Reduce flight emissions by 20% in 2020 compared with 2010; Reduce noise emissions on take-off by 15% in 2020 compared with 2010; Regularly use renewable jet fuel in 2020". In addition, they allow passengers to easily calculate the carbon emissions of their trip and purchase carbon offsets from their partner, the Carbon Neutral Company. I am somewhat suspicious of how much of a difference this actually makes, but if it is a good option for a more sustainable form of flying, it also bring sup the issue that SAS is an extremely expensive company. If the only options are pay extremely high costs or not fly at all (or take the train, but this can also be very expensive), then is flying an option once again only available for the wealthy?

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Thank you for coming to speak with us this coming Monday, I really look forward to our discussion.

Many people have the wish to be more sustainable in the way they live their lives. This includes myself, I try to reduce my carbon footprint but it can be difficult and often more economically demanding. I believe this could be a common barrier for many people.

What if the biggest barrier stopping us from leading a more sustainable lifestyle? Who should be the ones responsible for making sustainable options more affordable and providing the public with the knowledge and tools to do this?

Thanks

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By looking at the global energy use and all the input it needs, it is clear that our current energy use is too high, regardless of energy source. How do you think that we can adress this problem to reduce and redistribute our energy consumption without only talkning about effeciency, technological solutions or individual resposibility?

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How do we messure a countries carbon emission? 

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How do we messure a countries carbon emission? 

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I'm reading about a Swedish law that was signed last year. "The climate law in a nut shell

The goal is to reduce Sweden’s carbon emissions with 85% compared to 1990’s emissions by 2045. The rest can be achieved through climate investments abroad. After that, net output should be zero and negative emissions should result as forests and soil increasingly take  up carbon."
How do we messure a countries emission?
Who are the actors and means to make this happened?
Private person can do a lot but just ever so much.
Larger coorporation that I have discussed sustainability matters with has previously not been to intersted into carbon management, only if they not been into transport, logics or similar.

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have a more practical question. I am intrigued by your train trip to Shangai. How did you plan such a 20 day trip? Was it significantly more expensive then traveling by plane?

It's often that people in my social circle choose the plane over train because flying is so much cheaper. How can I convince them otherwise?

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Regarding the major airlines points of views and their power of influence to take action and, perhaps, change some of the main impacts related to reducing people’s everyday emissions and shifting our modern culture to a new type of lifestyle. Have you ever personally debated with any airline administration/ businessman about their positions or thoughts concerning flying issues? Thank you so much!

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Change in human behaviour - psychology in sustainability

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Change in human behaviour - psychology in sustainability

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Dear Kevin,

Many actors argue that many issues around sustainability that are being faced at our time can be solved by technological fixes. However, you exemplify with your actions that at times what is rather needed is a change in human behavior concerning lifestyle choices.
Certainly, this rather counts for human beings who already are polluting with their actions on a daily basis but not as a result of a conscious decision but arguably due to system structures surrounding them.
In this context, and assuming that certain structures will persist, how do you think can human behavior be influenced in such a way that more sustainable choices are being taken? In addition, what role do psychological concepts have, depicting that we often act in a very irrational, egoistic and short-sighted way?
Best,
Jonas

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It is hard to ignore the reality of the effect flying has on carbon emissions. Where do you think this leaves countries that have no other option but air transport to get places? What kind of position does this leave climate change leaders in such countries?

For countries like Australia and New Zealand, is the solution to adopt this constrained way of living, in respects of overseas travel and trade, simply because our countries are surrounded by water? I understand shipping is an option for trade, but isn't currently readily available for passengers.

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RE: the 1.2 billion people that are responsible for 50% of carbon emissions...do people in China, India and US really have carbon-friendly options when it comes to the infrastructure in those countries? For example, I come from the US and the train system is waaaayyyyyy behind, say, Sweden. How can this be combatted with a cahoon like trump in leadership?

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Dear Kevin,
So many people are aware of the environmental impact of their decisions, yet still fail to choose the more environmentally friendly option when it comes to travel, food, etc. What do you think causes this? Ignorance? Convenience?

How do we get people to engage and care enough to prioritise sustainable behaviour?

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First of all, I would like to hear if you had a so called wake-up call. Was there any specific moment when you understood the seriousness of climate change and started to take action? And if so, what was the breaking point?

Also, I would like to hear from you what you think is essential to live more sustainable as a young person in the world we live in?

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Thank you for your video on climate leadership, it's one of the best mini summaries of this issue I have ever seen (probably the best honestly). In the video you suggest it's everyone's responsibility to push for the necessary change. In your opinion, what is the top 3 things I can as an individual to do my part of climate leadership?

It is frustrating that the world still is not addressing this on an appropriate scale when we likely have all the necessary tools. Why do you think this is? If everyone saw this is as a major issue (sort of like how the population came together to sort out the world wars) and cooperated we should be able to reverse it and adapt to proposed carbon budgets. What is the issue? Climate anxiety? Economic interests? Is understanding of the threat still lagging behind?

Thanks!

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Hello Kevin!

Recently in a group of students from this class we were discussing technological fixes and solutions. We used the analogy of putting a bandaid over the problem rather than treating it at its core. These fixes sometimes distract, and possibly restrict, the population from important problems and allows them to justify their activities even though there are environmental impacts of basically everything we do. Do you think time spent on designing and producing solar-powered planes or other ‘fixes’ (this is subject to opinion) is time wasted, or valuable? Could there be a solution for intercontinental travel or is the only sustainable option to not make these trips.

Thanks,
Lilly.

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International governance of the environment has generally not resulted in strong (enough) progress. Even dating back to the UN Conference on the Human Environment in 1972. How do we hold countries that do not meet their identified goals at these agreements accountable? Is there any way in which international governance can be strict and successful?

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On NGO's and international organizations

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On NGO's and international organizations

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Dear Kevin,

On your speech at the COP you talked about how hypocrit it was to have computers on all night long, lights, people flying all over the world, to discuss "environmental issues". I completely agree with you, but if this is the system we live in, what can we do to change it or stay awat from it? if I work for an international NGO which makes me fly once a month for helping another place ....whats my alternative?

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I would like to live with sustainable level of carbon emission and am doing efforts to reduce my impact for environment. However I don't know whether my life style is sustainable level or not. Are there any good webpages which we can understand what the "sustainable life" is, for example, how much meat we can eat, how long we can take shower, how we can compensate if we use flights.

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Dear Kevin,
I read that by reducing the weight of baggage the plane will not consume as much fuel (kind of obvious) and thus not emit as much CO2. Do you think that it would make a difference if it was made more difficult to bring heavy luggage with you when flying? It could be more expensive or even forbidden to make more than 15-20kg for example.

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How to convince people it's  worth the extra time

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How to convince people it's  worth the extra time

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I think many people wouldn’t choose several days of travelling by train over a few hour flight, if the main reason why they should avoid flying is because of it’s negative affect on the environment. The time they save by taking the plane is something that they experience themselves, right now, and can see the consequences of, unlike climate change which is something quite distant to many. So how would you explain to someone that it’s actually worth the extra time taking the train?

Thanks!

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I was wondering how you would address criticisms of your beliefs regarding avoiding flying on the grounds that being able to make the decision to avoid such a mode of transportation is a privileged one - not every one has the ability to fund such a decision nor has the ability to greatly extend their trip's timeframe in order to accommodate more environmentally friendly modes of transportation.

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Dear Kevin,
thanks for your article and video clip. I decided a while ago not to fly anymore (which was not too hard since I never felt comfortable in planes) and was motivated by your article to stick to this decision. However, most of my friends, some of them being very conscious about climate change and the role of flying, still take the plane (although with a bad consciousness). Therefore, I was wondering how we can get people off the air. Do you think the solution lies in education, in taxation (for example with every flight you take in a year becoming more expensive) or in forced reduction of flights? And how can alternatives become more attractive? Who is responsible for this change and what can I, as an individual, contribute except for choosing the train or the boat instead of the plane?

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Dear Kevin, I first want to thank you for inspiring work and articles, especially your essay Hyprocites in the air, really opened up some new perspectives for me.

The question, however, I want to ask is related to the Rebound effect. A lot of our expected decreases in CO2 emissions, created by improvements in efficiencies, are devoured by the responses of these effect.
I wonder if there's a possibility to make people aware of this and so for reducing the rebound? Or has there rather to be a tax on cost savings from efficiency gains, to keep the cost of use the same and thereby avoiding it?

Thanks for your thoughts on this point!