Some indviduals have decided to reduce the number of times they travel by air or to stop flying entirely. In my opinion, I believe the environmental benefits of this decision outweigh the effect on individuals and businesses because frequent air travel causes air pollution.
It is true that transportation by air is faster and comfortable, but it has some negative effects on our environments. The aircrafts uses biofuel for combustion which release gases that are toxic into the air, thereby polluting the air we breathe. When we inhale these gases, it poses a threat to human health by affecting the airways and the breathing system. Another negative effect is carbon emission, these are released into the air, therefore, making the air full of impurities that are harmful to human health. However, with reduction in the number of times we fly, our air environment can become pure again.
On the other hand, this decision will affect individuals, because the other means of transportation will make trips longer, uncomfortable, and boring. Also, the risk of car accidents will increase because more people will be travelling by road. On businesses, it will reduce income and as well become more expensive, because the number of people flying has reduced and in order to meet up with expenses, the prices will increase. Although, these challenges are significant, but they are not as important as human health which will be conserved if we limit the rate at which we travel by air. Moreover, there are other sources of income.
In conclusion, I agree that the environmental benefits outweigh the negative impacts on people and business because of the detrimental effects of toxic gases on human beings.