Long distance flight consumes the amount of fuel that a car uses for many years and pollutes the air. Some people think that we should discourage non-essential flights, such as tourists travel, rather than limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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flying consumes enormous amounts of fuel, especially long-haul

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, and contributes significantly to

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. Some argue that

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of restricting

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usage, we should discourage unnecessary

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. I believe

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contention possesses merit and should be pursued by the relevant authorities. Critics argue that private cars are

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a major source of

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. Unlike

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, which carry hundreds of passengers at once, most cars contain just one or two people. In cities like Los Angeles, traffic congestion causes vehicles to idle for hours, producing tons of CO2 daily. Relatedly, urban sprawl encourages excessive

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dependency, leading to chronic

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pollution

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and health issues

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as asthma and lung disease. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over 4 million premature deaths per year are linked to

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pollution

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, much of it from vehicles. Given these facts, it seems unfair to blame

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ignoring the impact of

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is particularly the case as

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connect families and cultures in ways that cars never could. A grandmother in India can visit her grandchildren in Canada within a day. A student from Brazil can study abroad in Australia, broadening their educational and career opportunities. If

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were severely restricted, it would not only damage economies but

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isolate people from loved ones and life-changing experiences.

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, it is undeniable that long-distance

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burn an extraordinary amount of fuel. A single trip from London to Sydney,

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, uses many thousands of litres of fuel, equivalent to what an average

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would consume over many years. Airplanes release emissions directly into the upper atmosphere, where they linger longer and contribute disproportionately to climate change.

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makes non-essential

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a major contributor to carbon footprints. Many nations,

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as Thailand

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, amassed over 20% of the GDP that comes from tourism. If international tourists were discouraged from flying,

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millions of jobs in hotels, restaurants, and transportation would disappear, it would encourage the growth of sustainable industries outside of

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a pivot would be a negative in the short-term but yield long-term benefits not only for any nation dependent on tourism

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but more importantly, for the global health of the environment. In conclusion,

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contribute significantly to

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and should be targeted to reduce emissions generally. Investing in better transport infrastructure, promoting electric vehicles, and implementing sustainable tourism policies would

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help address the issue without harming economies or restricting essential

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