Children's Rights Over Flights
@rightoverflight.bsky.social
We want to see children’s rights prioritized above polluting flights. Every sector needs to play its part in tackling climate change, including aviation. Increasing flights is reckless in the face of the climate emergency.
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Keep the Dublin Airport Passenger Cap - Help protect children from harm
I've just signed this petition to keep the passenger cap at Dublin Airport to protect our climate and our children's futures. Will you sign too?
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It is grossly negligent for a national broadcaster to report on Ryanair’s profit margins without once mentioning emissions, given it is one of Europe’s biggest CO₂ emitters.
This is not journalism. It is head in the sand reporting with a generous helping of free corporate PR.
This is not journalism. It is head in the sand reporting with a generous helping of free corporate PR.
Musk row a negotiation that became a 'PR gift' - O'Leary
Ryanair's spat with Elon Musk was a "public negotiation that turned into a huge PR gift", according to group CEO Michael O'Leary.
www.rte.ie
January 26, 2026 at 2:17 PM
It is grossly negligent for a national broadcaster to report on Ryanair’s profit margins without once mentioning emissions, given it is one of Europe’s biggest CO₂ emitters.
This is not journalism. It is head in the sand reporting with a generous helping of free corporate PR.
This is not journalism. It is head in the sand reporting with a generous helping of free corporate PR.
"Warnings" about execs being restricted in their private jet use
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
As families and small businesses try to recover from the historic flooding of Storm Chandra, it's shocking to read negative framing about proposals to limit private jets
#KidsRightsOverPrivateFlights
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
As families and small businesses try to recover from the historic flooding of Storm Chandra, it's shocking to read negative framing about proposals to limit private jets
#KidsRightsOverPrivateFlights
DAA weighed cutting business jets at Dublin Airport to comply with passenger cap
Business aviation operators and industry bodies warned such a move could prove deeply damaging for investment in Ireland
www.irishtimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:13 PM
"Warnings" about execs being restricted in their private jet use
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
As families and small businesses try to recover from the historic flooding of Storm Chandra, it's shocking to read negative framing about proposals to limit private jets
#KidsRightsOverPrivateFlights
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
As families and small businesses try to recover from the historic flooding of Storm Chandra, it's shocking to read negative framing about proposals to limit private jets
#KidsRightsOverPrivateFlights
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🔴 NEW: Amsterdam Defies Last-Minute Lobbying to Become First Capital City to Ban Fossil Fuel Ads
www.desmog.com/2026/01/23/a...
📝 @ellen-ormesher.bsky.social
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📝 @ellen-ormesher.bsky.social
Amsterdam Defies Last-Minute Lobbying to Become First Capital City to Ban Fossil Fuel Ads
Amsterdam city council has passed a legally binding ban on advertising for fossil fuels and meat products across public spaces in the city, becoming the first capital in the world to prohibit such ads...
www.desmog.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:54 PM
🔴 NEW: Amsterdam Defies Last-Minute Lobbying to Become First Capital City to Ban Fossil Fuel Ads
www.desmog.com/2026/01/23/a...
📝 @ellen-ormesher.bsky.social
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📝 @ellen-ormesher.bsky.social
'Flying less is the second most effective action individuals can take to reduce emissions and climate impact'.
So why on earth is the Irish Government actively encouraging even more polluting flights via a proposed lifting of the Dublin Airport cap and re-introducing internal flights to Derry?
So why on earth is the Irish Government actively encouraging even more polluting flights via a proposed lifting of the Dublin Airport cap and re-introducing internal flights to Derry?
January 13, 2026 at 2:58 PM
'Flying less is the second most effective action individuals can take to reduce emissions and climate impact'.
So why on earth is the Irish Government actively encouraging even more polluting flights via a proposed lifting of the Dublin Airport cap and re-introducing internal flights to Derry?
So why on earth is the Irish Government actively encouraging even more polluting flights via a proposed lifting of the Dublin Airport cap and re-introducing internal flights to Derry?
"Flying in the Face of Climate Change - Letter in yesterday's Irish Times criticizing the promotion of frequent flight based holidays www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
January 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
"Flying in the Face of Climate Change - Letter in yesterday's Irish Times criticizing the promotion of frequent flight based holidays www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett...
Ireland's growing aviation pollution problem: SEAI "Energy in Ireland" report shows that aviation caused 6% of Ireland's emissions in 2014, but has climbed to almost 10% of Ireland's emissions in 2024, with 2025 projected to show a further rise. www.seai.ie/sites/defaul... @seai-ie.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Ireland's growing aviation pollution problem: SEAI "Energy in Ireland" report shows that aviation caused 6% of Ireland's emissions in 2014, but has climbed to almost 10% of Ireland's emissions in 2024, with 2025 projected to show a further rise. www.seai.ie/sites/defaul... @seai-ie.bsky.social
Minister O'Brien: "most critical issue of our time–reducing emissions to mitigate the worst effects of climate change...act decisively today to prevent far greater harm tomorrow"
We await Minister O'Brien acting on Minister O'Brien's strong call to action #KeepTheCap
childrensrightsoverflights.ie
We await Minister O'Brien acting on Minister O'Brien's strong call to action #KeepTheCap
childrensrightsoverflights.ie
November 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Minister O'Brien: "most critical issue of our time–reducing emissions to mitigate the worst effects of climate change...act decisively today to prevent far greater harm tomorrow"
We await Minister O'Brien acting on Minister O'Brien's strong call to action #KeepTheCap
childrensrightsoverflights.ie
We await Minister O'Brien acting on Minister O'Brien's strong call to action #KeepTheCap
childrensrightsoverflights.ie
We marched as part of the climate demo in Dublin on Sat 15th Nov, with hundreds of others. We sent a clear message, during COP, that all sectors, including aviation, need to play their part in a safer climate future. More in our latest newsletter: childrensrightsoverflights.ie/2025/11/18/a...
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
We marched as part of the climate demo in Dublin on Sat 15th Nov, with hundreds of others. We sent a clear message, during COP, that all sectors, including aviation, need to play their part in a safer climate future. More in our latest newsletter: childrensrightsoverflights.ie/2025/11/18/a...
😮We don't recall Ireland's high outbound tourism being acknowledged when 'economic' arguments were being used for our Government to bypass planning processes on the Dublin Airport Cap, and push for expansion of polluting aviation. Do you?
www.transportenvironment.org/articles/eco...
www.transportenvironment.org/articles/eco...
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
😮We don't recall Ireland's high outbound tourism being acknowledged when 'economic' arguments were being used for our Government to bypass planning processes on the Dublin Airport Cap, and push for expansion of polluting aviation. Do you?
www.transportenvironment.org/articles/eco...
www.transportenvironment.org/articles/eco...
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It’s time to stop promoting pollution on London’s transport system.
👉 To learn more: badverts.org/fossil-ads
👉 Ask the Mayor to take action: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
8/8
👉 To learn more: badverts.org/fossil-ads
👉 Ask the Mayor to take action: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
8/8
Time to end adverts for polluting products on Transport for London sites
I've written to the London Mayor calling for an end to advertising for polluting products on Transport for London sites. You can email the Mayor here: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/time-to-end-ad...
actionnetwork.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
It’s time to stop promoting pollution on London’s transport system.
👉 To learn more: badverts.org/fossil-ads
👉 Ask the Mayor to take action: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
8/8
👉 To learn more: badverts.org/fossil-ads
👉 Ask the Mayor to take action: actionnetwork.org/letters/time...
8/8
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Only about 10% of the world's population has ever flown. Yet, the aviation industry is responsible for roughly 2–4% of global CO₂ emissions. Does that seem fair?
Why should our flights around the world be subsidised and encouraged at such a cost to the planet?
This must change.
Why should our flights around the world be subsidised and encouraged at such a cost to the planet?
This must change.
Opinion: Expanding Dublin Airport now would fly in the face of climate reality
Letting various aviation expenses to go untaxed has made air travel artificially cheap despite its massive drain on the environment, writes Aoife O’Leary.
www.thejournal.ie
November 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Only about 10% of the world's population has ever flown. Yet, the aviation industry is responsible for roughly 2–4% of global CO₂ emissions. Does that seem fair?
Why should our flights around the world be subsidised and encouraged at such a cost to the planet?
This must change.
Why should our flights around the world be subsidised and encouraged at such a cost to the planet?
This must change.
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You pay fuel duty. Why don’t billionaires?
This week, we launched WeWingAnyCar.com to help you qualify for the same tax breaks that private jets get.
Because tax loopholes shouldn’t just be for billionaires.
They’re for everyone.
This week, we launched WeWingAnyCar.com to help you qualify for the same tax breaks that private jets get.
Because tax loopholes shouldn’t just be for billionaires.
They’re for everyone.
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
You pay fuel duty. Why don’t billionaires?
This week, we launched WeWingAnyCar.com to help you qualify for the same tax breaks that private jets get.
Because tax loopholes shouldn’t just be for billionaires.
They’re for everyone.
This week, we launched WeWingAnyCar.com to help you qualify for the same tax breaks that private jets get.
Because tax loopholes shouldn’t just be for billionaires.
They’re for everyone.
Proud to be part of Fite Fuaite, by Project Dandelion.
50 squares from climate and nature groups around Ireland, interwoven - fite fuaite, sending solidarity to #COP30.
Our square is top row, third from left - close up below. 🪡
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
#COP30 #EndFossilPower
50 squares from climate and nature groups around Ireland, interwoven - fite fuaite, sending solidarity to #COP30.
Our square is top row, third from left - close up below. 🪡
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
#COP30 #EndFossilPower
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Proud to be part of Fite Fuaite, by Project Dandelion.
50 squares from climate and nature groups around Ireland, interwoven - fite fuaite, sending solidarity to #COP30.
Our square is top row, third from left - close up below. 🪡
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
#COP30 #EndFossilPower
50 squares from climate and nature groups around Ireland, interwoven - fite fuaite, sending solidarity to #COP30.
Our square is top row, third from left - close up below. 🪡
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
#COP30 #EndFossilPower
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✈️ 🇮🇪 Ireland has a climate policy gap: aviation.
Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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Closing Ireland’s aviation climate gap — Opportunity Green
In 2026, Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the EU. This report examines how the country can place climate action at the heart of its leadership while generating significant revenue through introducing a fair air travel levy and expanding the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to inc
www.opportunitygreen.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
✈️ 🇮🇪 Ireland has a climate policy gap: aviation.
Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
🧵1/6
Article in @irishtimes.com highlighting the greenwashing airlines persist with, despite multiple rulings from advertising standards authorities. Flying is *not sustainable*, and has *no prospects* of becoming sustainable in the timeframe of the climate crisis. www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Airlines are never going to tell us that flying is not sustainable
Messaging about ‘green fares’ or ‘responsible’ aviation is often misleading
www.irishtimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Article in @irishtimes.com highlighting the greenwashing airlines persist with, despite multiple rulings from advertising standards authorities. Flying is *not sustainable*, and has *no prospects* of becoming sustainable in the timeframe of the climate crisis. www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Children's Rights Over Flights is a signatory to this complaint by the climate movement in Ireland re lack of questions on climate in the Presidential debates www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
RTÉ receives formal complaint over ‘exclusion’ of climate issues from presidential debates
Letter signed by academics, NGOs and medics alleges breach of public service obligations
www.irishtimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Children's Rights Over Flights is a signatory to this complaint by the climate movement in Ireland re lack of questions on climate in the Presidential debates www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Letter in today's Irish Times highlighting the contradiction that travel is "responsible" if it is based on flying
October 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Letter in today's Irish Times highlighting the contradiction that travel is "responsible" if it is based on flying
Come and stand up for kids with us! We'll be at the National Climate Demo, Sat 15th Nov 1pm. We'll be marching for the climate action kids need NOW. ALL sectors must act - INCLUDING aviation. Join us! #EndFossilPower #ForEveryChild
October 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Come and stand up for kids with us! We'll be at the National Climate Demo, Sat 15th Nov 1pm. We'll be marching for the climate action kids need NOW. ALL sectors must act - INCLUDING aviation. Join us! #EndFossilPower #ForEveryChild
🌍What is no.2 out of 19 climate- friendly choices people can make? Fly less.
↘️🛩Research from World Resources Institute based on data from 47 academic journal articles clearly indicates we need to be cutting back on polluting flights. www.wri.org/insights/cli...
#keepthecap
↘️🛩Research from World Resources Institute based on data from 47 academic journal articles clearly indicates we need to be cutting back on polluting flights. www.wri.org/insights/cli...
#keepthecap
19 Ways to Help the Climate, Ranked
Data shows the most impactful actions individuals can take to help cut carbon emissions are living car-free, flying less and using renewable energy at home.
www.wri.org
October 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🌍What is no.2 out of 19 climate- friendly choices people can make? Fly less.
↘️🛩Research from World Resources Institute based on data from 47 academic journal articles clearly indicates we need to be cutting back on polluting flights. www.wri.org/insights/cli...
#keepthecap
↘️🛩Research from World Resources Institute based on data from 47 academic journal articles clearly indicates we need to be cutting back on polluting flights. www.wri.org/insights/cli...
#keepthecap
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💭 Curious about how aviation links to climate justice & greenwashing?
🔥 Join the Stay Grounded US & International Training on Aviation & Climate Justice!
🗓 Nov 25, Dec 2 & 9 – online
➡️ Info & sign-up: stay-grounded.org/training/
🔥 Join the Stay Grounded US & International Training on Aviation & Climate Justice!
🗓 Nov 25, Dec 2 & 9 – online
➡️ Info & sign-up: stay-grounded.org/training/
October 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
💭 Curious about how aviation links to climate justice & greenwashing?
🔥 Join the Stay Grounded US & International Training on Aviation & Climate Justice!
🗓 Nov 25, Dec 2 & 9 – online
➡️ Info & sign-up: stay-grounded.org/training/
🔥 Join the Stay Grounded US & International Training on Aviation & Climate Justice!
🗓 Nov 25, Dec 2 & 9 – online
➡️ Info & sign-up: stay-grounded.org/training/
Stockholm joins the growing list of municipalities who ban airline advertising, as well as other highly climate destructive products, on their billboards www.badverts.org/latest/stock...
Stockholm leads the way with a fossil fuel advertising ban — Badvertising
The City of Stockholm announced on October 8 that a ban on fossil fuel advertising in the city will be introduced from the summer of 2026. Stockholm will ban fossil fuel advertising in the city's own ...
www.badverts.org
October 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Stockholm joins the growing list of municipalities who ban airline advertising, as well as other highly climate destructive products, on their billboards www.badverts.org/latest/stock...
Between lifting the cap and new Derry flights, is Darragh O'Brien minister for climate, or just transport? www.thejournal.ie/readme/opini...
Opinion: Between lifting the cap and new Derry flights, is Darragh O'Brien minister for climate, or just transport?
Darragh O’Brien needs to make sure that his transport portfolio isn’t making things harder for his climate portfolio, Dr Catherine Conlon
www.thejournal.ie
October 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Between lifting the cap and new Derry flights, is Darragh O'Brien minister for climate, or just transport? www.thejournal.ie/readme/opini...
Asked about the effects of ending the Dublin Airport Cap on the climate, Minister O'Brien says "SAFs will play the greatest role in decarbonising the aviation sector". www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/q... Background on so called "SAF" aka unsustainable biofuel: stay-grounded.org/wp-content/u...
October 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Asked about the effects of ending the Dublin Airport Cap on the climate, Minister O'Brien says "SAFs will play the greatest role in decarbonising the aviation sector". www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/q... Background on so called "SAF" aka unsustainable biofuel: stay-grounded.org/wp-content/u...