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Source: smog uk :
Lucas, the Green MP, said: “Government aviation policy in recent months has been nothing short of pie-in-the-sky greenwash, and now we know why – the Tory Party is in the pockets of an industry responsible for vast and increasing quantities of greenhouse gas emissions.
“The climate emergency can’t be tackled without addressing aviation emissions. If this Government refuses to act, by adopting policies such as a frequent flyer levy so those who fly the most pay the most, it needs to make way for one which will,” she added.
Cait Hewitt, deputy director at the Aviation Environment Federation, said: “The aviation industry is – to put it mildly – not in a good place in terms of reaching net zero by 2050, and this hasn’t been helped by the fact that it’s managed, till now, to avoid most of the climate policies and emissions pricing strategies in place for other sectors.
“Getting over the technological barriers to delivering zero carbon flying and carbon removal technologies is going to need massive private investment, as well as government action to make sure this is actually delivered,” Hewitt said.
“At a time when the aviation sector is looking for government approval of airport expansion, and finance for alternative fuels, these ‘donations’ can’t help looking like sweeteners. It would be good if aviation businesses started putting their profits into decarbonisation rather than giving handouts to political parties.”
Matt Finch, UK policy manager at Transport & Environment, said: “This is not a good look for the Tories. The Jet Zero Strategy was not a good strategy – UK aviation was happy with it, as it essentially meant business as usual for them. Whilst it’s hard to confirm that these donations influenced ministers’ decisions, the suspicion will always be there.”