Darin Graham
@daringraham.bsky.social
Former climate producer at the BBC. Now climate reporter at Skift. dg@skift.com
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There it is. The first ever Heat Advisory issued in Alaska. This is the first year it has been an option. @alaskawx.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 4:48 AM
There it is. The first ever Heat Advisory issued in Alaska. This is the first year it has been an option. @alaskawx.bsky.social
Interesting research. These are the top-emitting companies and the dollar amount academic researchers estimate they are responsible for:
Saudi Aramco: $2.05 trillion
Gazprom: $2 trillion
Chevron: $1.98 trillion
ExxonMobil: $1.91 trillion
BP: $1.45 trillion
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Saudi Aramco: $2.05 trillion
Gazprom: $2 trillion
Chevron: $1.98 trillion
ExxonMobil: $1.91 trillion
BP: $1.45 trillion
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Carbon majors and the scientific case for climate liability - Nature
A transparent and reproducible scientific framework is introduced to formalize how trillions in economic losses are attributable to the extreme heat caused by emissions from fossil fuel companies, whi...
www.nature.com
April 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Interesting research. These are the top-emitting companies and the dollar amount academic researchers estimate they are responsible for:
Saudi Aramco: $2.05 trillion
Gazprom: $2 trillion
Chevron: $1.98 trillion
ExxonMobil: $1.91 trillion
BP: $1.45 trillion
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Saudi Aramco: $2.05 trillion
Gazprom: $2 trillion
Chevron: $1.98 trillion
ExxonMobil: $1.91 trillion
BP: $1.45 trillion
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Large players in the short term rental sector are not counting greenhouse gas emissions from guest stays. Should they be and if so - where to begin?
The Problem With Tracking Short-Term Rental Emissions: ‘How on Earth Do You Count Them?’
The impact of short term rentals on greenhouse gas emissions and the industry's sustainability effort to reduce them.
skift.com
April 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Large players in the short term rental sector are not counting greenhouse gas emissions from guest stays. Should they be and if so - where to begin?
I’m looking to speak with experts in the travel and tourism industry about how US tariffs - particularly on renewable energy components - could impact the sector’s sustainability goals. What does this mean for net-zero and carbon neutral targets in the US and globally? My email is dg@skift.com
April 8, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I’m looking to speak with experts in the travel and tourism industry about how US tariffs - particularly on renewable energy components - could impact the sector’s sustainability goals. What does this mean for net-zero and carbon neutral targets in the US and globally? My email is dg@skift.com
Glaciers have melted at the most rapid rate on record in five of the past six years, @wmo-global.bsky.social said in a recent report. I spoke to Icelandic tourism businesses and Iceland's government about the impacts, as glaciers are important to travel and tourism there. skift.com/2025/03/31/i...
March 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Glaciers have melted at the most rapid rate on record in five of the past six years, @wmo-global.bsky.social said in a recent report. I spoke to Icelandic tourism businesses and Iceland's government about the impacts, as glaciers are important to travel and tourism there. skift.com/2025/03/31/i...
A lovely time with my new bike, the Brompton G Line. I’m on a mini adventure, bikepacking from London to the Cotswolds.
March 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A lovely time with my new bike, the Brompton G Line. I’m on a mini adventure, bikepacking from London to the Cotswolds.
I spoke to Jayson Heynis this morning, a US tourist visiting Bangkok. He was on the top of floor the tallest hotel in Thailand, Baiyoke Sky Hotel, when the earthquake struck. He filmed this video before he was evacuated safely - along with other guests.
March 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I spoke to Jayson Heynis this morning, a US tourist visiting Bangkok. He was on the top of floor the tallest hotel in Thailand, Baiyoke Sky Hotel, when the earthquake struck. He filmed this video before he was evacuated safely - along with other guests.
Well it’s lovely and quiet here in Brentford under the Heathrow flight path
March 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Well it’s lovely and quiet here in Brentford under the Heathrow flight path
Walt Disney World has closed more times due to hurricanes in the last 10 years than in its entire 54-year history. I analysed data from Disney and other sources. The trend is clear. Scientists warn that Florida faces an increasing threat from hurricanes. #Disney #Florida #Climatechange #hurricanes
Disney World Closures Due to Hurricanes Are Becoming More Frequent
Find out how many times Walt Disney World has closed due to hurricanes and the economic impact over the years.
skift.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Walt Disney World has closed more times due to hurricanes in the last 10 years than in its entire 54-year history. I analysed data from Disney and other sources. The trend is clear. Scientists warn that Florida faces an increasing threat from hurricanes. #Disney #Florida #Climatechange #hurricanes
I know it's only two hotels on one island but I did think it was telling that a big brand like Accor came to this decision. #climatechange #climateadaptation skift.com/2025/02/21/a...
Accor CEO: Opening Hotels in Mykonos Too Risky due to Climate Change
Accor's decision to scrap Mykonos projects highlights rising hazards due to the impact of climate change on hotels.
skift.com
February 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I know it's only two hotels on one island but I did think it was telling that a big brand like Accor came to this decision. #climatechange #climateadaptation skift.com/2025/02/21/a...
Holiday Inn owner IHG says it will not meet its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Chief sustainability officer Catherine Dolton said the availability of renewables and a lack of national net zero policies are part of the reasons why. Full story here:
IHG Says it Will Miss its Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Targets
The latest updates on hotel emissions at Holiday Inn owner IHG and the challenges in meeting its 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target.
skift.com
February 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Holiday Inn owner IHG says it will not meet its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Chief sustainability officer Catherine Dolton said the availability of renewables and a lack of national net zero policies are part of the reasons why. Full story here:
More concerns about sustainable aviation fuel supply in the UK and the rest of Europe… government figures show 90% of it came from imported used cooking oil from China.
UK Airlines Rely on Chinese Cooking Oil for Greener Fuel — But for How Long?
The UK is pushing for more sustainable aviation fuel use but it is mostly sourced from China, a supply that might not last.
skift.com
February 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
More concerns about sustainable aviation fuel supply in the UK and the rest of Europe… government figures show 90% of it came from imported used cooking oil from China.
There were differing opinions on sustainable aviation fuel at a tourism summit in Brussels yesterday.
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EU Policymakers Raise Concerns Over Slow Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
The EU requires airlines to use at least 2% SAF, but the target is 70% by 2050. That’s an ambitious goal given current supplies.
skift.com
February 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
There were differing opinions on sustainable aviation fuel at a tourism summit in Brussels yesterday.
skift.com/2025/02/07/e...
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CEO of Booking Holdings Glenn Fogel says most consumers on his company’s platforms choose price over sustainability. Speaking at the #DestinationEurope summit in Brussels, he highlighted the need for policy changes to drive greener choices.
Will Travelers Pay More for Green Trips? That's Not What Booking Holdings' CEO Is Seeing
Travelers say they want to be sustainable, but ultimately, price wins, according to experiments from Booking.com.
skift.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
CEO of Booking Holdings Glenn Fogel says most consumers on his company’s platforms choose price over sustainability. Speaking at the #DestinationEurope summit in Brussels, he highlighted the need for policy changes to drive greener choices.
Read how the LA hotel sector stepped up during the wildfires sheltering evacuees and how this has reshaped their revenue streams. #climatechange #LAWildfires
LA Wildfires: Climate Change, Extreme Weather, and the Impact on Hotels
With global temperatures rising, the travel and tourism industry is increasingly dealing with the impact of extreme weather events.
skift.com
February 6, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Read how the LA hotel sector stepped up during the wildfires sheltering evacuees and how this has reshaped their revenue streams. #climatechange #LAWildfires
The UK government announced it will back a third runway at Heathrow. My piece explores some of the key issues at stake. skift.com/2025/01/29/h...
The Heathrow Airport Third Runway Expansion Saga
What could a third runway at Heathrow mean for tourism and the climate? Whatever the outcome, it’s still a long way away from happening.
skift.com
January 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The UK government announced it will back a third runway at Heathrow. My piece explores some of the key issues at stake. skift.com/2025/01/29/h...
I’m working on a feature story about sustainable aviation fuel. Looking to speak to experts in this area. Please message me if you know all things SAF.
January 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I’m working on a feature story about sustainable aviation fuel. Looking to speak to experts in this area. Please message me if you know all things SAF.
2024 was declared the hottest year on record and the travel industry is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. I asked leaders in the sector including at major hotel chain Radisson and airline Southwest. They say more needs to be done but are we seeing action? skift.com/2025/01/09/c...
2024 Declared Hottest Year On Record and Travel Emissions Set to Rise
The average global temperature exceeded 1.5 degrees celsius above pre-industrial levels for the first time.
skift.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
2024 was declared the hottest year on record and the travel industry is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. I asked leaders in the sector including at major hotel chain Radisson and airline Southwest. They say more needs to be done but are we seeing action? skift.com/2025/01/09/c...
I’ve taken on a new role after many years at the BBC. I’ll still be covering climate related issues but will focus on the travel and tourism sector at @skift.com. It’s projected this sector will be one of the biggest emitters in the future, if not already. So now is the time to dig in! ✈️🌍
January 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I’ve taken on a new role after many years at the BBC. I’ll still be covering climate related issues but will focus on the travel and tourism sector at @skift.com. It’s projected this sector will be one of the biggest emitters in the future, if not already. So now is the time to dig in! ✈️🌍
This major US airline is the first to say it will not rollback on trying to reduce emissions despite the USA Paris Agreement withdrawal. skift.com/2025/01/22/d...
Delta Stands by Climate Goals After Trump’s Exit From Paris Pact
Delta is the first major U.S. airline to say it will not rollback its climate targets after Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Agreement.
skift.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
This major US airline is the first to say it will not rollback on trying to reduce emissions despite the USA Paris Agreement withdrawal. skift.com/2025/01/22/d...
Found this wildcamp spot up in the highlands above Loch Ness on the Great Glen Way. I bikepacked around the loch. Any fellow bikepackers out there?
January 5, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Found this wildcamp spot up in the highlands above Loch Ness on the Great Glen Way. I bikepacked around the loch. Any fellow bikepackers out there?
Thief at the British Museum, a 9 part investigative podcast I produced has been listed in The Economist as one of the best pods of 2024. www.economist.com/culture/2024...
The best podcasts of 2024, as picked by The Economist
They cover AI, war and mass hysteria
www.economist.com
November 22, 2024 at 9:07 AM
Thief at the British Museum, a 9 part investigative podcast I produced has been listed in The Economist as one of the best pods of 2024. www.economist.com/culture/2024...
Holiday time. Not safari but Crete.
September 14, 2023 at 7:52 AM
Holiday time. Not safari but Crete.