Tune in to an exhilarating episode of our podcast where we delve into the heart of climate action in the aviation sector with Finlay Asher, a Scottish mechanical engineer turned climate activist and founded Safe Landing NGO. Finlay’s journey from designing future engine concepts at Rolls-Royce to becoming a vocal advocate for the environment is nothing short of inspiring.
In this episode, we ask the hard-hitting questions:
• How can we proactively prevent a climate crash and safeguard the future of aviation workers?
• What fuels Finlay’s daily drive to fight for environmental justice?
• Discover how first principle thinking led to innovative demand management strategies in aviation.
• Explore the intricacies of a carbon budget and its relevance to the Paris Agreement.
• Uncover the role of the ‘300’ or ‘David against Goliath’ in Finlay’s worklife.
• Envision a fair future where aeroplanes still grace our skies. Is it possible?
• Dive into the debate on contrail management: is it the next step in sustainable aviation?
• What are the factors determining whether carbon credits can work in the implementation of contrail avoidance?
Finlay, with his unique blend of technical expertise and passion for sustainability, breaks down complex climate issues, making them accessible to all. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and maybe even a little challenged. Don’t miss out on this enlightening conversation! 🌍✈️
Episode Links:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EJ6xATzzasjz5qKaDKzmu?si=21e8dd8b6d4f43c8
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/aerospace-ambition/id1722333453?i=1000639978996
Google Podcast: coming soon.
Links:
Safe Landing NGO: https://safe-landing.org/
Marius: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariuswedemeyer/
Kieran: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-t-7b9952102/
Finlay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finlay-asher/
AAMBITION Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/55033eb444bd/aambition-newsletter
Sources:
1. UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2023: Climate crisis, emissions trends. https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/43922
2. Stay Grounded Greenwashing Fact Sheet: Aviation industry, greenwashing tactics. https://stay-grounded.org/greenwashing/
3. Global Carbon Project, Briefing on key messages Global Carbon Budget 2023. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gDztPwVlt_pvrH6vffPWqoHhqhM_mAJI/view?usp=drivesdk
4. Stay Grounded Offsets Factsheet: Carbon offsets, environmental impact. https://stay-grounded.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/factsheet-offsets.pdf
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