climate change case studies

Question 1

talk yourself through the

“Denmark is proposing a ‘Green Tax’ on all flights”

case study?

Answer 1

the government announced a new proposal in Nov 2023 to implement a green tax on all domestic flights.

This is an effort to fund a sustainable energy transition.

9£ for EU
35£ medium distance
56£ long distance

“Globally, aviation industry accounts for 2% of all Co2 emissions” - International Energy Agency.

Phasing in starts 2025

Question 2

give your “action for climate change from non governmental stakeholders” case study?

Answer 2

In August 2023, Young climate activists in the United States won a legal battle against the state of Montana’s government for violating their right to a “clean and healthful environment”.

Over the trial the young people shared the many ways that Montana’s lack of action on fossil fuels and the climate crisis was impacting their daily lives.
From the way it affects Native American tribes’ lives, to smoke from wildfires causing breathing problems.