Editorial: Liberation

• 1% of the world's population is responsible for 50% of commercial aviation emissions.
• Aviation is accountable for about 2.4% of total CO2 emissions each year, which rises to 5% when non-CO2 emissions are also counted.
• A single long-haul flight can significantly increase an individual's carbon footprint.
• Aviation has a significant impact on climate change.
• There's a necessity to develop and provide access to more environmentally friendly modes of transport, reconsider our way of travel and reduce air traffic.

Conclusion: The issues of mobility and the climatic impact of aviation are serious matters that require the attention and actions from all citizens, not only the rich. More environmentally friendly transportation alternatives are needed, as well as a reconsideration of our current approach to travel.

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