Final Call, hosted by climate journalist and Arctic explorer Bernice Notenboom, dives deep into the complex world of aviation and its environmental impact. This six-part podcast series explores our longstanding fascination with flight, the growing ecological cost of air travel, and the daunting challenge for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Through her personal experiences as an expedition leader and her interviews with scientists, innovators, and industry leaders, Notenboom highlights the delicate balance between the allure of exploration and the urgent need for sustainable change.
In each episode, Final Call delves into several key questions: What drives our cultural and evolutionary urge to fly? Why does aviation carry such a heavy ecological footprint, and what innovations could make it greener? Is it possible to continue traveling the world without further harming the planet? And finally, how can individuals balance personal freedom with environmental responsibility?
Listeners are invited to join Bernice Notenboom as she takes them on a journey that is as personal as it is global. With a unique perspective shaped by years spent documenting climate change, Notenboom doesn’t just ask tough questions to experts—she challenges herself and her audience to consider what we’re willing to change for the sake of the planet.
More than just a climate and technology podcast, Final Call is a powerful reflection on our collective choices and the responsibilities that come with them.
Listen now to Final Call to discover the fascinating, turbulent future of flying and what it will take to keep exploring our world sustainably. For more information about Bernice Notenboom's work or to get in touch with her, check her website: bernicenotenboom.com/ (https://www.climateandenvironmentjournalist.com/)
Final Call is produced in close collaboration with audio agency Airborne and is made possible by LNVL, Rotterdam Havenbedrijf, Neste, Vopak, Gasunie and POP Foundation.
"Change begins when individuals choose to act differently and others take notice." -- Steve Westlake
In this last episode, Bernice Notenboom delves into how individual choices and collective behavior shape the aviation industry’s response to climate change. She examines the power of personal actions, social norms and leadership in driving a more sustainable future for aviation.
Bernice also reflects on her personal flying decisions and highlights the role of influential figures like Stephan Prince, a billionaire who gave up private jet travel to inspire change.
Featured Guests
Dr. Steve Westlake: Researcher at Cardiff University
Professor Stefan Gössling: Sustainability expert from Lund University
Dr. Linda Steg: Environmental psychologist at the University of Groningen
Key topics
Social influence and climate action
Positive over negative reinforcement
Environmental and ethical implications of luxury air travel
Keywords: Sustainability, Climate, Action, Aviation, Future, Flygskam, Movement, Private Jets, Carbon Footprint, Social Influence, Eco Travel, Emissions, Sustainability, Impact, Change, CO2, podcast
9 Dec 2024
#5 - Betting on Hydrogen
Is hydrogen the key to a sustainable future for aviation? In this episode, Bernice Notenboom delves into the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source for airplanes. She visits Airbus to witness the assembly of their A350, explores the challenges of hydrogen infrastructure with GasUnie's Hans Coenen, and discusses the role of supply chains with Marcel van der Kar of Vopak. From technical hurdles to global collaboration, can hydrogen can truly transform the aviation industry?
Featured Guests:
Glenn Llewellyn - Airbus representative
Hans Coenen – Business Developer for Hydrogen, Gasunie
Marcel van der Kar – Hydrogen Supply Chain Specialist, Vopak
Key topics:
- Hydrogen's role in aviation
- Impact on transitioning to hydrogen
- What’s next for net zero
Keywords; Hydrogen aviation, Sustainable energy, Decarbonizing, Net zero emissions, kerosene, energy supply chains, government, assembly, Airbus A350, Clean energy transition, Repurposing natural gas pipelines
Next episode: Can electric planes truly take off in the near future, or are we years away from meaningful progress?
2 Dec 2024
#4 - Aviation’s Answer
Can the aviation industry become sustainable? Are known solutions realistic or just lofty ambitions? From electrification and hydrogen to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), host Bernice Notenboom explores the future of flight. Join her as she visits the Paris Air Show and the Aviation Carbon Conference, where she speaks with leading experts, including Susanne Bouma from Neste and Annie Petsonk from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Discover what the industry is doing to tackle CO2 emissions and how reliable these promises are.
Featured Guests:
Susanne Bouma – Head of Partnerships & Programs Renewable Aviation, Neste
Annie Petsonk – Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
Key Topics:
- The quest for sustainability
- What is SAF?
- The role of ICAO and CORSIA
- What can passengers do?
Key words: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Aviation sustainability, Carbon emissions in aviation, Green aviation, Future of flying, Renewable jet fuel, Paris Air Show, Aviation Carbon Conference
Next episode: How close are we to a future of flying without combustion engines? Are electric planes a dream or an attainable reality?
For more information about Bernice Notenboom's work or to get in touch with her, check her website: bernicenotenboom.com/ (https://www.climateandenvironmentjournalist.com/)
Final Call is produced in close collaboration with audio agency Airborne and is made possible by LNVL, Rotterdam Havenbedrijf, Neste, Vopak, Gasunie and POP Foundation.
25 Nov 2024
#3 - Aviation’s Carbon Crisis
Bernice Notenboom unravels the aviation industry’s massive carbon footprint and other environmental effects often overlooked, like contrails and non-CO2 emissions. Bernice calculates her own flight emissions and discusses with environmental experts why flying is so detrimental to the planet and how complex the industry’s true impact really is.
Featured Guests:
- Stefan Gössling: Professor and environmental researcher on aviation’s impact
- Hartwig Hagena: Atmospheric scientist at DLR
Key Topics:
- CO2 and contrail emissions
- Complexities in aviation decarbonization
- Industry accountability vs. consumer responsibility
Keywords: Aviation, CO2 Emissions, environment and climate, Sustainaible flying, frequent flyer
Next Episode: Exploring the future of flying and sustainable alternatives.
For more information about Bernice Notenboom's work or to get in touch with her, check her website: bernicenotenboom.com/ (https://www.climateandenvironmentjournalist.com/)
Final Call is produced in close collaboration with audio agency Airborne and is made possible by LNVL, Rotterdam Havenbedrijf, Neste, Vopak, Gasunie and POP Foundation.
18 Nov 2024
#2 - Generation Easyjet
In this episode, Bernice Notenboom explores the explosive growth of budget airlines and the resulting shifts in the aviation industry. Starting from her visit to Schiphol’s air traffic control tower, Bernice delves into the impact of low-cost carriers on accessibility, industry practices, and climate. With insights from Scott Keyes, founder of Going, and Keith Lawless of Air Transat, Bernice examines the rise of "no-frills" flying, and its environmental effects, while questioning if such growth is sustainable.
Key topics
The rise of low-cost airlines and their impact on travel habits
Innovations in cost-cutting, efficiency, and fuel consumption
Balancing accessibility in travel with climate impact concerns
Featured Guests
Michiel van Dorst: CEO of Air Traffic Control Netherlands
Scott Keyes: Founder of Going
Keith Lawless: Aviation consultant and sustainability leader
Next Episode: The environmental cost of aviation and its implications for our future.
Keywords: Aviation, Budget Airlines, Environmental Impact, Carbon Emissions, Air Travel Growth
For more information about Bernice Notenboom's work or to get in touch with her, check her website: bernicenotenboom.com/ (https://www.climateandenvironmentjournalist.com/)
Final Call is produced in close collaboration with audio agency Airborne and is made possible by LNVL, Rotterdam Havenbedrijf, Neste, Vopak, Gasunie and POP Foundation.
11 Nov 2024
#1 - The Allure of the Skies
In this debut episode, Bernice Notenboom takes you to the Arctic, sharing her love for exploration and her journey to understand the aviation industry's environmental impact. She explores humanity's fascination with flight, from ancient myths to modern-day aviation and discusses the explosive growth of air travel and its ecological consequences, posing the question: Can we continue to fly without harming the planet?
Key topics:
Arctic expedition reports and interactions with Inuit hunters, scientists and polar explorers
The mythology of Icarus and early aviation history
Reflections on her documentary Skygods (2022) and insights from industry leaders
Discussion on the aviation boom and its environmental impact
Featured guests:
Johan Ludgren - Easyjet
Christopher Botham, researcher on history of aviation
John Little, curator of the Museum of Flight in Seattle
Next Episode: Examining the evolution of the aviation industry and today’s key players.
For more information about Bernice Notenboom's work or to get in touch with her, check her website: bernicenotenboom.com/ (https://www.climateandenvironmentjournalist.com/)
Final Call is made possible by LNVL, Rotterdam Havenbedrijf, Neste, Vopak, Gasunie and POP Foundation.
Keywords: Aviation, Climate Change, Exploration, Sustainability, Air Travel, climate change, planet and environment, flying sustainable, climate journalism, Boeing
4 Nov 2024
The Turbulent Future of Flying
Final Call, hosted by climate journalist and Arctic explorer Bernice Notenboom, dives deep into the complex world of aviation and its environmental impact. This six-part podcast series explores our longstanding fascination with flight, the growing ecological cost of air travel, and the daunting challenge for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Through her personal experiences as an expedition leader and her interviews with scientists, innovators, and industry leaders, Notenboom highlights the delicate balance between the allure of exploration and the urgent need for sustainable change.
In each episode, Final Call delves into several key questions: What drives our cultural and evolutionary urge to fly? Why does aviation carry such a heavy ecological footprint, and what innovations could make it greener? Is it possible to continue traveling the world without further harming the planet? And finally, how can individuals balance personal freedom with environmental responsibility?
Listeners are invited to join Bernice Notenboom as she takes them on a journey that is as personal as it is global. With a unique perspective shaped by years spent documenting climate change, Notenboom doesn’t just ask tough questions to experts—she challenges herself and her audience to consider what we’re willing to change for the sake of the planet.
More than just a climate and technology podcast, Final Call is a powerful reflection on our collective choices and the responsibilities that come with them.
Listen now to Final Call to discover the fascinating, turbulent future of flying and what it will take to keep exploring our world sustainably.
For more information about Bernice Notenboom's work or to get in touch with her, check her website: bernicenotenboom.com/ (https://www.climateandenvironmentjournalist.com/)
Final Call is produced in close collaboration with audio agency Airborne and is made possible by LNVL, Rotterdam Havenbedrijf, Neste, Vopak, Gasunie and POP Foundation.
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