TRAVEL
Get down to Earth with Travel
Flying is often the most damage we do to the climate as individuals. Aviation represents one of the fastest growing source of carbon emissions. Take the train instead and travel slower with less stress. Around town, cycling and walking are the best options both in terms of the planet and your health. This also means less harmful air pollution. Buses and trams where available make much more sense then using a car. If you have to drive, then try car-sharing.
HOW
- Take no UK internal flights.
- Limit international travel, using rail where a rail link is served, and offsetting flights when they are taken.
- Walk, cycle, and use public transport over car and taxi use.
- Plan travel in advance and explore local public transport options
RESOURCES
- www.ecopassenger.org – Compare Co2 emissions for travel
- https://theconversation.com/its-time-to-wake-up-to-the-devastating-impact-flying-has-on-the-environment-70953 – ‘It’s time to wake up to the devastating impact flying has on the environment’
- www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/oct/18/climate-change-airport-expansion-heathrow – Climate Change means no airport expansion’
- https://www.eta.co.uk/environmental-info/air-travels-impact-on-climate-change/ – ‘Air Travel’s Impact on Climate Change’, ETA
- If making an unavoidable flight, search online for carbon offsets to support carbon reduction and charity projects.
Flying is often the most damage we do to the climate as individuals. Aviation represents one of the fastest growing source of carbon emissions. Take the train instead and travel slower with less stress. Around town, cycling and walking are the best options both in terms of the planet and your health. This also means less harmful air pollution. Buses and trams where available make much more sense then using a car. If you have to drive, then try car-sharing.
HOW
- Take no UK internal flights.
- Limit international travel, using rail where a rail link is served, and offsetting flights when they are taken.
- Walk, cycle, and use public transport over car and taxi use.
- Plan travel in advance and explore local public transport options
RESOURCES
- www.ecopassenger.org – Compare Co2 emissions for travel
- https://theconversation.com/its-time-to-wake-up-to-the-devastating-impact-flying-has-on-the-environment-70953 – ‘It’s time to wake up to the devastating impact flying has on the environment’
- www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/oct/18/climate-change-airport-expansion-heathrow – Climate Change means no airport expansion’
- https://www.eta.co.uk/environmental-info/air-travels-impact-on-climate-change/ – ‘Air Travel’s Impact on Climate Change’, ETA
- If making an unavoidable flight, search online for carbon offsets to support carbon reduction and charity projects.