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It is good to have a book packed with detail about aviation, but not written from an industry perspective. Rose Bridger has produced such a book. -- John Stewart, Chair of Airport Watch Plane Truth is an essential read for all of us who care about the environment and future generations. Flying has become as natural to most people in countries like the UK and USA as having breakfast or listening to music. It is easy to forget that flying is helping through climate change emissions and other forms of pollution to destroy our world. The air industry is a huge lobby but Rose Bridger has produced a book that punctures their dangerous lies. -- Derek Wall, International coordinator of the Green Party of England and Wales Plane Truth is truly comprehensive in its global perspective and illustrates the stark reality of the impact of the rapid growth in aviation. It highlights the sustained and damaging effect that aviation has on our environment, the lives of individuals and whole communities. It is a fascinating and extremely insightful narrative. Rose Bridger's research is at the cutting edge of understanding new perspectives on Green economics. Plane Truth provides a valuable analysis of the role of the industry in the world economy that is second to none. This is a massively helpful contribution to the literature on aviation, and industry in general, giving valuable insight into how we all end up paying for the follies of large industrial concerns and networks. The cost of this industry to all of us is substantial and hitherto little understood. This ground breaking book shows how it really works, how we are all paying the cost, and a small minority are reaping the benefit. Bridger exposes the narratives used to justify airport expansion, which include greenwash and technological innovation which fails to address the real impacts. Don't miss this timely and vital book as climate extremes and instability start to impact all of us. Bridger exposes the truth - make sure you read it in this vital book! -- Miriam Kennet, Director of the Green Economics Institute There is a lot more at stake in arguments about aviation than appears at first sight. This book is a guide to the wider issues: how airports shape food supply, international trade flows, government bailouts, and the future of the climate. -- Prof. Victor Anderson, Global Sustainability Institute, Anglia Ruskin University A treasure trove that will shock and surprise with much jaw dropping material about the rapidly expanding and much subsidised world of airports, air travel and freight and their impact on climate change, biofuel demand, and much more. -- Geoff Tansey, writer and consultant

It is good to have a book packed with detail about aviation, but not written from an industry perspective. Rose Bridger has produced such a book. -- John Stewart, Chair of Airport Watch Plane Truth is an essential read for all of us who care about the environment and future generations. Flying has become as natural to most people in countries like the UK and USA as having breakfast or listening to music. It is easy to forget that flying is helping through climate change emissions and other forms of pollution to destroy our world. The air industry is a huge lobby but Rose Bridger has produced a book that punctures their dangerous lies. -- Derek Wall, International coordinator of the Green Party of England and Wales Plane Truth is truly comprehensive in its global perspective and illustrates the stark reality of the impact of the rapid growth in aviation. It highlights the sustained and damaging effect that aviation has on our environment, the lives of individuals and whole communities. It is a fascinating and extremely insightful narrative. Rose Bridger's research is at the cutting edge of understanding new perspectives on Green economics. Plane Truth provides a valuable analysis of the role of the industry in the world economy that is second to none. This is a massively helpful contribution to the literature on aviation, and industry in general, giving valuable insight into how we all end up paying for the follies of large industrial concerns and networks. The cost of this industry to all of us is substantial and hitherto little understood. This ground breaking book shows how it really works, how we are all paying the cost, and a small minority are reaping the benefit. Bridger exposes the narratives used to justify airport expansion, which include greenwash and technological innovation which fails to address the real impacts. Don't miss this timely and vital book as climate extremes and instability start to impact all of us. Bridger exposes the truth - make sure you read it in this vital book! -- Miriam Kennet, Director of the Green Economics Institute

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Rose Bridger works on environmental issues in the UK in the areas of policy, practical projects and community development. She has been a consultant for the local food sector and campaigned against air freight expansion for a number of years. She is the author of Plane Truth (Pluto, 2013).

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