Climate Researcher's Refusal to Fly To Reduce Footprint Gets Him Fired.

The article focuses on Gianluca Grimalda, a social scientist, who was fired from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany for refusing to take transcontinental flights due to his environmental concerns, even though it led to a 35-day journey back from Papua New Guinea. It delves into the consequences of his decision on his career, his moral commitment to eco-friendly travel, and the challenges of maintaining a sustainable approach in academic research.