A return flight to Europe and back will travel over 25,000 km and emit over 5000 kg of greenhouse gases. So lets use less and offset the emissions we “have” to have.

The truism "Getting there is half the fun" became obsolete with the advent of commercial airlines.' (Henry J. Tillman). We now have another reason to take the slow road and engage in the ancient arts of exploration and conversation. By slowing down and saving up your air time you can significantly reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.

Try and avoid air travel where possible - it's the least efficient transport mode. If you do travel by air, 'own' your personal contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and be prepared to offset (reabsorb) as much atmospheric CO2 as is possible.

Do It Now!

Train, bus, boat before flying -  If you are travelling try and stay earth-bound as much as possible: use trains, buses and boats. Catch the Tran-Siberian en route to Europe and you'll travel more efficiently - and see Russia as well.

Offset your air travel's carbon emissions - A quick, effective and popular way to address the many tonnes of green house gases we emit is to pay someone to offset this by planting enough trees to absorb our emitted CO2.

GreenFleet non-profit - approximately $ 9.30 per tonne of CO2 offset

Carbon Neutral - non-profit - approx $13 per tonne of CO2 offset

Elementree company - approximately $ 9.90 per tonne of CO2 offset

A more effective and permanent (if more expensive) way to offset your emissions is through investment in renewable power generation. This trades your fossil fuel use against reduced fossil fuels use elsewhere.

ClimateFriendly company - approximately $21.15 per tonne of CO2 offset

Why this action

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Reducing the amount of Co2 and other greenhouse gasses entering the atmosphere is critical if we are to address climate change and the environmental havoc it is causing. Offsetting your emissions via reduced air travel and carbon neutralising can lead to both a carbon- and cost-neutral solution. It also helps us understand the way nature absorbs our waste and our role in facilitating this cycle.