Environmentalists sue Dutch airline KLM for ‘greenwashing’
Dutch organisations are taking action against the airline in first lawsuit of its kind in the industry. …
Some argue that in sectors like air travel, where there aren’t any realistic “green” alternatives, carbon offsetting can play a role in mitigating the effects of climate change. But climate scientists point out that for offsetting to work, the planted trees must be maintained over their lifespan – and this is difficult to guarantee.