We jump on a plane as a matter of routine. Yet the climate-changing emissions from aviation are now a major concern. Chris Brazier wrestles with one of the trickiest issues of our time.

The Chancellor can no longer afford to ignore the contribution of international aviation and shipping to our carbon footprint, says Mark Lynas.

Schnews is not too hopeful that the ‘disastrous’ opening of Terminal 5 will do anything to halt massive growth in air travel. The chaos at Terminal 5 is a mere blip for the monstrous British Airways.

Chris Grimshaw goes on the trail of toxic contamination on commercial jet airliners. He finds few people ready to answer his questions.

With plans for a third runway at Heathrow currently under consultation and airports cross the UK looking to expand, David Matthews surveys the new coalitions linking local residents’ opposition to environmental concerns about climate change.

Is contaminated air aboard jet airliners ruining people’s health? Are the government and the airline industry colluding to cover up a global public health scandal? Flying may not just be bad for the planet but bad for your health too. Chris Grimshaw investigates.