It might come as a surprise that the World Health Organization now says obesity afflicts more people in the world than malnourishment. But it’s no surprise to airlines, which are well aware they are carrying larger and larger passengers. This may not seem like fodder for this blog, but a new estimate suggests global carriers are spending an additional $673 million in fuel costs to lift the extra pounds - and burning more carbon for it. Read more>>
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