Why French government has banned short-haul flights.

Why French government has banned short-haul flights.

European Commission has approved France's plan to prohibit

European Commission has approved France's plan to prohibit

some short-haul flights on routes where passengers could take the train

some short-haul flights on routes where passengers could take the train

country's overall goal to cut carbon emissions by 40% by 2030

country's overall goal to cut carbon emissions by 40% by 2030

which aims to minimize carbon emissions from planes in France.

which aims to minimize carbon emissions from planes in France.

new regulation represents the first time a nation has passed a law

new regulation represents the first time a nation has passed a law

The action, which will put a halt to flights between Paris Orly Airport

The action, which will put a halt to flights between Paris Orly Airport

cities of Nantes, Bordeaux, and Lyon, has been approved

cities of Nantes, Bordeaux, and Lyon, has been approved

aviation sector initially opposed the ban, but the EC concluded France was right

aviation sector initially opposed the ban, but the EC concluded France was right

decree will be in effect for three years, after which the Commission will evaluate it.

decree will be in effect for three years, after which the Commission will evaluate it.

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