Distance: 11,300 miles roundtrip.
Emissions: 4,400 lbs (or 2 metric tons) CO2.
According to groups like Greatest Planet and Sustainable Travel, his carbon footprint from this particular trip can be offset for (only?) about $100, which would help fund a reforestation, renewable energy, or energy efficient project somewhere in the world.
While my "hooray!" for the mileage points is still echoing down the halls -- since that's how we afford our vacays -- I can't help but consider the environmental impact of our Matthew McGrory-sized footprints on those upcoming trips.
I guess we'll just have to walk everywhere for the rest of the year. And go vegan.
2 comments:
o no u di-nt... and how the heck did you find as obscure a reference as Matthew McGrory? -A
I have been feeling the same way on this trip... Staying in eco lodges probably doesn't make up for the three planes I took today... Good food for thought. Thanks. :)
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