Author name: Riju Amatya

About the author: Riju Amatya is an individual passionate about the environment and wildlife conservation, an avid reader, and a dedicated volunteer. Currently studying BSc. Environmental Science at Kathmandu University, Riju aspires to make significant contributions to the field while prioritizing personal growth and integrity. They actively participate in various volunteering activities, striving to positively impact their community. During her academic journey, Riju served as the treasurer for Nature and Social Concern Society (NSCS), and in high school for the Social Club. Role: Riju is an aspiring environmental scientist. She takes a look at how the aviation community is dealing with the problems related to sustainability, and what strives have been taken to minimize the carbon footprints from aviation.

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Civil Aviation, Environment

How bad are private jets for the environment?

Riju Amatya / July 29, 2024

Private jets, symbols of luxury and exclusivity, cast a long, dark shadow on our planet. These enormous airplanes, often […]

Civil Aviation, Environment

Aviation waste: a brief guide to the various types of environmental waste produced by aviation

Riju Amatya / July 9, 2024

Air transport plays a vital role in today’s globalized world, but the operations associated with it hide an environmental cost.

Civil Aviation, Environment, Research

How much food is wasted on aircraft? And solutions

Riju Amatya / June 24, 2024

Aviation industry has its own problems with regards to environmental problems: fuel tankering has devastating impact, and so does the

Civil Aviation, Environment, Research

Tågskryt: Was it Just A Social Media Trend Against Aviation?

Riju Amatya / June 16, 2024

The rise of sustainable travel, focusing on reducing our carbon footprint, brought about the concept of “flight shame.” A derivative