Chancellor chooses plane over train to get from London to Manchester

Exclusive: Jeremy Hunt selects most carbon-intensive transport to make meeting ahead of Tory conferenceJeremy Hunt flew to Manchester from London rather than taking the train or a more sustainable form of transport, the Guardian can reveal.Flying is the most carbon-intensive form of transport, and Hunt's journey will have emitted around 40kg of carbon dioxide. These fossil fuels heat the planet and cause climate breakdown, such as fires and floods. Continue reading...