Meaning of the word "flight shame" in English

What does "flight shame" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

flight shame

US /flaɪt ʃeɪm/
UK /flaɪt ʃeɪm/
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Noun

a feeling of guilt or embarrassment about traveling by airplane because of the negative impact of aircraft carbon emissions on the environment

Example:
Due to flight shame, she decided to take the train across Europe instead of flying.
The movement of flight shame has led to a significant increase in rail travel in Sweden.