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Davos private jet use up 170% as delegates spurn free train travel

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The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland has coincided with a 170% increase in private flight movements at nearby airports, according to data from Flightradar24. A spokesperson for Zurich Airport told Euronews Green, “Immediately before and during the WEF, we record around 1,000 additional flight movements. These may be business jets, state aircraft or helicopter flights.” In addition, at three other airports serving the area (Saint …

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Davos private jet use up 170% as delegates spurn free train travel

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Despite calls for participants to travel to Davos by train or more sustainable means of transport, 170 per cent more private jets landed at the nearest airport on the first day alone. Last year, climate activists accused World Economic Forum participants of hypocrisy, as private flights to Davos produced as much CO2 emissions in a week as 350,000 average cars produce. The forum then discusses how CO2 emissions should be reduced.

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