I suspect that in 2020 we will start to move beyond the selfies and pretty dresses and begin to use social media to brag about being better supporters of the planet
“The next decade is fundamentally important in terms of knowing if we are going to be able to meet climate change targets that we know are essential. Unfortunately, most current reports are that we are not even close to meeting those goals,” says Lauren Besco, an assistant professor and researcher with the University of Toronto’s department of geography. At the university’s Institute for Management & Innovation she conducts research on environmental and aviation issues.
“In terms of aviation and the environment I think there is some reason to be optimistic – the international aviation sector has recognized the need to act on their contribution to [greenhouse gas] emissions through the adoption of CORSIA [Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation– but without further actions, new technologies and less emission-intensive fuels, the sector will continue to be a significant source of emissions into the future.
“Things like augmented reality and voice [technology] are going to be very interesting trends in the industry over the next 10 years that help take travel to the next level,” he says. “Expect to see Canadians travelling to more adventurous locales that were previously too expensive or simply inaccessible.
Among the trends he expects to take hold: digital wall art that populates from your phone’s photos the moment you enter the room and a move from electrical outlets to wireless charging via soundwave technology as a means of conserving energy. As for food, expect to see more vegan-focused offerings.
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