Nov 13, 2019

Flight shame gives way to the night train

Inflation ticked up in October. Fed Chair Jerome Powell appears before Congress. Flygskam, or "flight shaming," even has airlines promoting greener travel.

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Airlines face a new threat: the climate-conscious train traveler

by Rebecca Rosman

Nov 13, 2019

According to a recent survey, one in five travelers say they are flying less out of concern for the environment. Should airlines be worried?

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Electric Counterpoint Fast The Rainstick Orchestra

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David Brancaccio Host

Nicole Childers Executive Producer

Victoria Craig Producer, BBC

Stephen Ryan Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Candace Manriquez Wrenn Producer/Editor

Brian Allison Engineer

Alex Schroeder Digital producer

Meredith Garretson Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer/Director

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