We all know that driving cars contributes to climate change, but it’s not entirely avoidable. Flying, on the other hand, is nearly always a luxury, and even when it’s necessary, for most people it’s something we do rarely.
Yes, there are frequent business travelers, but some people never fly and 87 percent of airline passengers fly only once a year or less. Unfortunately, that annual flight can cancel out the benefit of all your green choices throughout the year.
In fact, one round trip flight emits more carbon dioxide (CO2) than many people generate in a year.
How Bad Is Flying?
On average, a plane produces a little over 53 pounds of carbon dioxide per mile. According to figures from German nonprofit Atmosfair, flying from London to New York and back generates about 986 kilograms of CO2 per passenger. In other words, when you fly just once, you emit more CO2…
Read the full article originally published at earth911.com.