Ministry for The Climate Emergency

Planes on the Brain: New Ministry for The Climate Emergency Campaign on dangers of aviation

With the human and climate consequences of aviation well known, and no credible industry climate plan, or credible regulation of its advertising, the Ministry for the Climate Emergency has launched a public information campaign to warn people of the dangers of aviation advertising, calling on people to protect themselves and support moves for new ad controls.

This warning from the Ministry for the Climate Emergency is unequivocal. Adverts by airline companies are a danger to people’s health and that of our planet. By promoting flying as a desirable activity - airline advertising further entrenches the public health and climate emergency worsened by aviation pollution. Research shows the impact of airline advertising adding up to 34 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. It is time that Governments grounded this reckless advertising that fries our brains as much as the planet.