A recent study reveals that emissions from flights in Europe have nearly returned to pre-COVID levels, with 8.4 million flights generating 187.6 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024. Despite this, airlines are evading costs for 70% of their pollution due to loopholes in carbon market rules. The top polluting airlines include Ryanair, Lufthansa, and British Airways. The study advocates for extending carbon market regulations to cover all flights to ensure airlines account for their emissions and support green technology development. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)