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Re:Will we ever fly supersonically over land? by the8472 on Saturday July 03, 2021 @04:42PM (#27724747)
Restrictions may not be needed. Remove subsidies and price in externalties.
Re:Will we ever fly supersonically over land? by ClumsyPilot on Saturday July 03, 2021 @09:52PM (#27726693)
Most people dont realise that aircraft industry and fsrming use special fuel and pay no tax on it. While it makes sence that we sibsidiae cost of food, it is less clear why we subsidise airlines
Re:Will we ever fly supersonically over land? by vinay427 on Sunday July 04, 2021 @04:09AM (#27728046)
> While it makes sence that we sibsidiae cost of food

That's already a thorny subject given that most governments also subsidize food sources that are vastly inefficient and resource-intensive even in cases where reasonable alternatives exist. Meat/dairy producers are still the primary recipients of subsidies in the US and many other countries, at least in Europe.

This number distinguishes between fruit/vegetables and other products, although the article apparently suggests that the use of corn/soy in meat production makes this figure more relevant:

> According to recent studies, the U.S. government spends up to $38 billion each year to subsidize the meat and dairy industries, with less than one percent of that sum allocated to aiding the production of fruits and vegetables.

https://jia.sipa.columbia.edu/removing-meat-subsidy-our-cogn...

Re:Will we ever fly supersonically over land? by nojokes on Sunday July 04, 2021 @08:17AM (#27729091)
If intentions are the same then these still can be seen restrictions on mobility.