Global tourism has a tendency to harm the very things tourists come to see. Archaeologists fear that is just what is about to happen in Peru, with the development of an international airp...

Douglas Broom 23 May 2019

Cities and Urbanization

These are the world's most expensive cities for public transport

The research uncovers huge disparity between cities across the world, with London taking the top spot as the most expensive city.

Niall McCarthy · Statista 22 May 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

These islands are using tourists to help offset the effects of tourism

The Faroe Islands shut many of its popular sites and invited 100 volunteers to spend a weekend repairing them.

Charlotte Edmond 17 May 2019

Climate Change

Flying cars could cut emissions, replace planes, and free up roads – but not soon enough

According to a new study, flying cars could eventually be greener than even electric road cars, but gaps in technology and practical uncertainties mean that they may not arrive in time to...

Hugh Hunt · The Conversation 23 Apr 2019

Future of Economic Progress

These countries have the most powerful passports

Three Asian countries top this year's ranking, which measures passports according to the number of countries they offer visa-free access to.

Sean Fleming 03 Apr 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

In the age of the tourism backlash, we need 'destination stewards'

Current tourism growth rates are unsustainable environmentally, and possibly economically and socially too. But shifting our travel mindset from being a consumer to a steward could help m...

April Rinne 28 Mar 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Airlines lack clear flight path to lower carbon emissions: researchers

Airlines have a long way to go until their operations fit within the broader climate change targets laid out in the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Shannon Larson · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 06 Mar 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

Concorde is a reminder that the only way for innovation is up

The supersonic airliner, 50 years old this year, should spur today's aviation and space industries on to recapture the same innovating spirit.

Simon Freakley 01 Mar 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

Some airlines are introducing extra gender options for LGBT passengers

Several US airlines announced plans to include a third gender option for their passengers, now others are following.

Sonia Elks · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 26 Feb 2019

China

China shuts Everest base camp to trash-dropping tourists

China has stopped allowing tourists without climbing permits to travel to Everest base camp due to large amounts of trash being dropped on the mountain.

Lucas Laursen · Fortune 18 Feb 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

5 reasons to protect mangrove forests for the future

They store carbon, protect against flooding and create breeding grounds for fish. But these verdant, lush ecosystems are under threat.

Johnny Wood 15 Feb 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

Why the Airbus A380 will fly no more

After 12 years of service, Airbus has announced plans to close production of its iconic A380.

Tim Hepher · Reuters 14 Feb 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

2019 sees a 20% fall in private jets flying to Davos

Contrary to media reports, efforts to improve sustainability at Davos made their mark at airports serving the conference.

Oliver Cann 30 Jan 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

New Zealand wants tourists to promise to behave – or else

Visitors to New Zealand are being asked to promise to care for the environment by not leaving litter or mess behind them. But it comes with a stern warning of very real consequences.

Sean Fleming 25 Jan 2019

Aviation, Travel and Tourism

Here’s how to make Africa’s aviation industry soar

Liberalization will bring new routes, more frequent flights, better connections and lower fares

Hassan El-Houry 09 Jan 2019

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