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Boston Globe
11 hours ago
- Boston Globe
Private jets polluted more than all flights from Heathrow combined, study finds
Advertisement The study spotlights the outsize impact of the United States on emissions. Globally, private jets emitted up to 19.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gases in 2023: Aircraft departing from the United States accounted for 65 percent of global private jet flights, and 55 percent of those gas emissions. That year, private jets polluted more than the total of all commercial flights departing from London's Heathrow Airport, Europe's busiest hub. Researchers identified 22,749 private jets by unique tail number that operated over 3.57 million flights. The analysis is the first effort to combine flight trajectory information with publicly available emissions models to allocate private jet activity to specific airports. The study also modeled air pollution, meaning it considered not only greenhouse gases, but also nitrogen oxide pollution and fine particulate matter - both associated with significant human health risks. Researchers found that 18 of the 20 most polluting airports for private jet use are in the United States. And the majority of these flights are short-haul trips, lasting under two hours. Advertisement 'If you look at individual airports that are polluted from private jets, Van Nuys Airport [in Los Angeles] popped out,' Rutherford said. 'This is getting a lot of visibility because it's where the celebrities and influencers are all parking their planes.' Short-haul flights, defined as covering distances less than around 930 miles, account for roughly a third of aviation's annual carbon output. Airplanes burn a significant amount of fuel when taking off and climbing to altitude, making these trips less efficient than longer ones. France imposed a ban on short-haul domestic flights in 2023, but because it was limited to trips within its borders, analysts described the policy's impact as modest. Private jets generate between five and 14 times more greenhouse emissions per passenger than commercial planes, according to the European clean transportation nonprofit group Transport & Environment, and 50 times more emissions than trains traveling that same distance. While private jets often show up in large numbers in big events, from the World Economic Forum at the Swiss resort of Davos to the Super Bowl, the United States still ranks higher than other wealthy countries. The new data shows 687 private jet flights per 10,000 people in the United States, compared to just 117 in the United Kingdom and 107 in France. Florida and Texas alone generated 543,815 flights - more than the entire European Union. 'With smaller, private aircrafts, you don't have as many passengers to distribute the emissions across, so you lose some economies of scale,' said Colin Murphy, associate director of the Energy Futures Research Program at the UC-Davis Institute of Transportation Studies, who was not involved in the study. Advertisement 'We have a lot of millionaires and billionaires,' Rutherford said. 'We're a highly unequal society, and so that generates a lot of traffic.' This week dozens of private jets are expected to arrive in Venice for Jeff Bezos's wedding. (Bezos is the owner of The Washington Post.) Policy efforts to cut down on emissions from private aviation have largely fallen short. Legislation introduced in 2023 would have raised the federal fuel tax on private planes nearly ninefold, from $0.22 to $1.95 per gallon, but the bill never came to a vote. At the same time, a Federal Aviation Administration program implemented last year allows some owners to remove their flight data from public distribution, making it more difficult to track private aircraft. 'The very important insight is that the global growth in emissions is coming from the top, from more people entering the very affluent classes that can afford private aviation,' said Stefan Gössling, professor of Tourism Research at Linnaeus University and Human Ecology at Lund University, who was not involved in the study. 'That is a trend that is quite powerful and ongoing and will mean that we will not be able to meet our climate goals simply because there's so much growth in the system that we cannot compensate.' Still, researchers say that the data offers a stark picture of an elite mode of travel with an outsize climate footprint - one that has increased its emissions by 25 percent over the past decade. Advertisement 'Private jets are like the canary in the coal mine here for a hyper unequal warming world,' Rutherford said.
NZ Herald
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Book of the day: The Good Father by Liam McIlvanney
Family pets are so often objects of joy and love, but the appearance of Bonnie, the Rutherford family's beloved retriever, was a malignant omen on a chilly Sunday in August as the Scottish summer waned. The first note of a discordant song that fractures the lives of Gordon and Sarah.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
NOAA eases off enhanced restrictions on red snapper fishing off Southeast coast
WASHINGTON – NOAA Fisheries said it has amended rules that will expand fishing of red snapper in the South Atlantic, which will impact both recreational and commercial fishing. The changes are part of what is known as Amendment 59 and were made possible because of a greater suspected population. According to the agency, the annual recreational fishing season will now take place on July 11 and 12, while commercial harvesting will be possible from July 14 through Jan. 1, 2026, or until limits are reached. The amended rules set the total annual catch limit at 509,000 fish, in order to prevent the risk of overfishing off the coast of the Southeast. According to a recent assessment, the Gulf of America stock is not overfished but is still rebuilding to target levels, with the South Atlantic recently reported to be overfished but not yet rebuilt to target levels. Biologists Rescue Endangered Sawfish In Florida Keys As Race To Save Species Underway Population estimates for red snapper in both the Atlantic and the Gulf have been the subject of ongoing controversy, with members of the fishing industry and some research institutions arguing that actual numbers far exceed federal assessments. The Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University estimates there are over 118 million red snappers in the Gulf, more than three times the federal government's estimate of 36 million. Similar skepticism exists regarding red snapper populations in the Atlantic, although few if any official theories have been released to quantify just how far off the official counts might be. U.S. Representative John Rutherford, of Florida, who previously introduced the Red Snapper Act, has fought to prevent NOAA from imposing further fishing restrictions until a comprehensive review can determine the species' actual population in the Atlantic. "The release of Amendment 59 by NOAA, without the proposed three-month bottom fishing closure, is a major victory for Florida, especially for our more than 4 million anglers, coastal communities, and families whose livelihoods depend on reliable access to these waters and fisheries," Rutherford said in a statement. The governors of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina have supported measures to limit restrictions on fishing and have even requested to take control of management of the red snapper population. "As we work with the administration to cut red tape and empower states to do what is best for our people, Governor Ron DeSantis, Governor Henry McMaster, and I are requesting state management of red snapper and other reef fishes in the Atlantic," Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in a recent statement. "Our fishing industry has suffered under heavy handed federal regulations imposed by bureaucrats thousands of miles away. It's time this industry is managed much closer to home." Us Coast Guard Unveils First Polar Icebreaker In More Than 25 Years According to the Florida Museum of Natural History, 8 million pounds of snapper are caught every year along the U.S. coastline. Most commercial fishing is done with electric or hydraulic reels that can catch dozens of fish at one time. Unlike in the Atlantic, the Gulf's population is managed by a consortium of agencies, including NOAA Fisheries, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and state agencies that surround the body of water. The State of Florida previously announced a 126-day recreational fishing season in the Gulf in 2025 – the longest season since the state assumed management of Gulf red snapper. According to NOAA, red snappers feed on other fish, shrimp, crab, worms and plankton. The species can live to be about 50 years old and weigh upwards of around 50 article source: NOAA eases off enhanced restrictions on red snapper fishing off Southeast coast
Cision Canada
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works Français
First solo exhibition by a Prince Edward Island artist at the National Gallery of Canada OTTAWA, ON, /CNW/ - From June 13 to October 13, 2025, the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) presents Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works, a retrospective exhibition that surveys the remarkable and multifaceted career of Erica Rutherford (b. Edinburgh, Scotland,1923—d. Charlottetown, 2008), a filmmaker, visual artist and writer, and one of Canada's first openly trans artists. To coincide with the opening, the Gallery is acquiring three of the artist's works for the collection, including the restored film African Jim, which premieres in the exhibition. Organized by Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG), Charlottetown, in collaboration with the NGC, the exhibition is curated by Pan Wendt, Curator, CCAG, who spent several years studying Rutherford's work. The exhibition brings together more than 100 works of art from the various mediums—abstract collages, film, illustration, paintings, photography, prints, and theatre—the artist explored throughout her career of nearly 60 years. "We are proud to present the first solo exhibition by a Prince Edward Island artist at the NGC, especially as it opens during Pride Month in Canada," said Jean-François Bélisle, Director and CEO, National Gallery of Canada. "It also marks the NGC's first acquisitions of works by the artist, with two paintings, The Diver (1968) and The Coat (The Mirror) (1970), and the film African Jim entering the collection." "Erica Rutherford's work has gained international attention in recent years. This coincides with widespread recognition of trans people and a re-evaluation of gender categories, as well as a corresponding interest in Rutherford as a pioneer of trans memoirs and representations," said Pan Wendt. Rutherford's art has been intimately connected to her quest for authenticity and identity. She used her work as a means of working through her issues and her relationship to the world. Following her gender transition in 1976, Rutherford spent most of her time on Prince Edward Island. In 1985, she moved there permanently, where she flourished as an artist and trailblazer in the arts community for the last three decades of her life. Among the works on display are self-portraits such as The Coat (The Mirror) (1970) and The Crouched Figure (1972)—examples from her most well-known period—as well as landscapes such as Earnscliffe (1978). The exhibition also premieres the 53-minute restored entertainment movie African Jim. Produced by Rutherford in South Africa in 1949, it is the first film of this country with a Black cast intended for Black audiences. Josée Drouin-Brisebois, Director, National Engagement, NGC, and Coordinating Curator of the presentation in Ottawa, worked with African film scholar Aboubakar Sanogo, PhD, Associate Professor at Carleton University, to contextualize this work in the exhibition. The restoration of the film by the British Film Institute was made possible thanks to a generous donation from The Rennie Foundation. Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works opened at the CCAG, Charlottetown, PEI and will continue its tour after its presentation in Ottawa at The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery, St. John's, NL; the Owens Art Gallery, Sackville, NB; the Art Windsor-Essex, Windsor, ON; the Art Gallery of Guelph, Guelph, ON; and the MSVU Art Gallery, Halifax. Catalogue A richly illustrated bilingual catalogue accompanies the exhibition Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works. Published by Goose Lane Editions and edited by Pan Wendt, the 176-page hardcover book includes an interview with Rutherford's widow, artist Gail Rutherford. Available at the Boutique and online. Public programs During the exhibition run, tours are scheduled for visitors to explore the show through the eyes of the curators: Meet the Curator: Pan Wendt on June 14, 2025 and Meet the Curator: Josée Drouin-Brisebois on October 4, 2025. Additional community-led tours of the exhibition are scheduled to invite visitors to celebrate the history, resilience and achievements of the 2SLGBTQI+ community during Pride Month: My Perspective: A Tour with Cara Tierney, on June 19, 2025, and My Perspective: A Tour with Jamie Ebbs, June 26, 2025. Visit for more details. Library and Archives Complementing the exhibition Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works, the NGC's Library and Archives presents simultaneously a selection of Rutherford's works in print, which is what she is most well-known for by many PEI Islanders. More details here. About the National Gallery of Canada Founded in 1880, the National Gallery of Canada is among the world's most respected art institutions. As a national museum, we exist to serve all Canadians, no matter where they live. We do this by sharing our collection, exhibitions and public programming widely. We create dynamic experiences that allow for new ways of seeing ourselves and each other through the visual arts, while centering Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Our mandate is to develop, preserve and present a collection for the learning and enjoyment of all—now and for generations to come. We are home to more than 90,000 works, including one of the finest collections of Indigenous and Canadian art, major works from the 14 th to the 21 st century and extensive library and archival holdings.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works
First solo exhibition by a Prince Edward Island artist at the National Gallery of Canada OTTAWA, ON, June 11, 2025 /CNW/ - From June 13 to October 13, 2025, the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) presents Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works, a retrospective exhibition that surveys the remarkable and multifaceted career of Erica Rutherford (b. Edinburgh, Scotland,1923—d. Charlottetown, 2008), a filmmaker, visual artist and writer, and one of Canada's first openly trans artists. To coincide with the opening, the Gallery is acquiring three of the artist's works for the collection, including the restored film African Jim, which premieres in the exhibition. Organized by Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG), Charlottetown, in collaboration with the NGC, the exhibition is curated by Pan Wendt, Curator, CCAG, who spent several years studying Rutherford's work. The exhibition brings together more than 100 works of art from the various mediums—abstract collages, film, illustration, paintings, photography, prints, and theatre—the artist explored throughout her career of nearly 60 years. "We are proud to present the first solo exhibition by a Prince Edward Island artist at the NGC, especially as it opens during Pride Month in Canada," said Jean-François Bélisle, Director and CEO, National Gallery of Canada. "It also marks the NGC's first acquisitions of works by the artist, with two paintings, The Diver (1968) and The Coat (The Mirror) (1970), and the film African Jim entering the collection." "Erica Rutherford's work has gained international attention in recent years. This coincides with widespread recognition of trans people and a re-evaluation of gender categories, as well as a corresponding interest in Rutherford as a pioneer of trans memoirs and representations," said Pan Wendt. Rutherford's art has been intimately connected to her quest for authenticity and identity. She used her work as a means of working through her issues and her relationship to the world. Following her gender transition in 1976, Rutherford spent most of her time on Prince Edward Island. In 1985, she moved there permanently, where she flourished as an artist and trailblazer in the arts community for the last three decades of her life. Among the works on display are self-portraits such as The Coat (The Mirror) (1970) and The Crouched Figure (1972)—examples from her most well-known period—as well as landscapes such as Earnscliffe (1978). The exhibition also premieres the 53-minute restored entertainment movie African Jim. Produced by Rutherford in South Africa in 1949, it is the first film of this country with a Black cast intended for Black audiences. Josée Drouin-Brisebois, Director, National Engagement, NGC, and Coordinating Curator of the presentation in Ottawa, worked with African film scholar Aboubakar Sanogo, PhD, Associate Professor at Carleton University, to contextualize this work in the exhibition. The restoration of the film by the British Film Institute was made possible thanks to a generous donation from The Rennie Foundation. Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works opened at the CCAG, Charlottetown, PEI and will continue its tour after its presentation in Ottawa at The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery, St. John's, NL; the Owens Art Gallery, Sackville, NB; the Art Windsor-Essex, Windsor, ON; the Art Gallery of Guelph, Guelph, ON; and the MSVU Art Gallery, Halifax. CatalogueA richly illustrated bilingual catalogue accompanies the exhibition Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works. Published by Goose Lane Editions and edited by Pan Wendt, the 176-page hardcover book includes an interview with Rutherford's widow, artist Gail Rutherford. Available at the Boutique and online. Public programsDuring the exhibition run, tours are scheduled for visitors to explore the show through the eyes of the curators: Meet the Curator: Pan Wendt on June 14, 2025 and Meet the Curator: Josée Drouin-Brisebois on October 4, 2025. Additional community-led tours of the exhibition are scheduled to invite visitors to celebrate the history, resilience and achievements of the 2SLGBTQI+ community during Pride Month: My Perspective: A Tour with Cara Tierney, on June 19, 2025, and My Perspective: A Tour with Jamie Ebbs, June 26, 2025. Visit for more details. Library and ArchivesComplementing the exhibition Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works, the NGC's Library and Archives presents simultaneously a selection of Rutherford's works in print, which is what she is most well-known for by many PEI Islanders. More details here. About the National Gallery of Canada Founded in 1880, the National Gallery of Canada is among the world's most respected art institutions. As a national museum, we exist to serve all Canadians, no matter where they live. We do this by sharing our collection, exhibitions and public programming widely. We create dynamic experiences that allow for new ways of seeing ourselves and each other through the visual arts, while centering Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Our mandate is to develop, preserve and present a collection for the learning and enjoyment of all—now and for generations to come. We are home to more than 90,000 works, including one of the finest collections of Indigenous and Canadian art, major works from the 14th to the 21st century and extensive library and archival holdings. Ankosé – Everything is connected – Tout est relié SOURCE National Gallery of Canada View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
