How disappointing to see the Financial Times resorting to a classic deflect, distract and dissemble response to an environmental proposal (“Why a ban on air miles will not go the distance”, editorial, October 16). Of course there are many important policies that should be pursued to tackle climate change. Yes, air fares should be more expensive (though it’s entirely possible to travel by train from London to Edinburgh and back for much less than £100 with a little advance planning). Yes, aircraft fuel should be taxed. Yes, reducing gas-fired central heating should be prioritised. Yes, transport emissions are a long-overdue problem. But, as you point out, none of them is easy, which is why so little progress has been made despite decades of campaigning by many, including me.
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