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How travel is contributing to the Climate Emergency

FP Staff November 9, 2023, 16:17:47 IST

Skies crowded with intentions: While aviation facilitates global connection, it’s responsible for 2-3% of global CO2 emissions. The challenge? Balancing connection with conservation

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Skies crowded with intentions: While aviation facilitates global connection, it's responsible for 2-3% of global CO2 emissions. The challenge? Balancing connection with conservation.

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Giants at sea: Cruise ships, symbols of luxury travel, emit roughly three times the CO2 per passenger-mile compared to a commercial flight. The pristine beaches bear silent witness to the looming impact.

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Souvenirs or footprints? The tourism industry thrives on keepsakes, but the environmental cost of producing non-biodegradable mementoes is rarely considered. A stark reminder that every choice matters.

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Towards a greener future: World Tourism Day 2023 shifts the lens to "Tourism and Green Investment." Recognizing the pressing need for targeted investments, the day emphasizes harmonizing tourism with the planet's well-being to realize the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

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