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Transport
Have you measured the impact of your travels?
I understand what's at stake
Over the past two generations, air travel has become relatively common (at least for part of the population): the cost of tickets and a general encouragement to “see the world” have contributed to the explosion in global aviation emissions.
But with the planet warming rapidly and significantly, it’s time to make some trade-offs. Not all flights are equal: there’s a world of difference between an occasional round-trip to visit family abroad (less than 20% of flights in France) and quick weekend getaways to the other side of Europe. And there are many metric tons of CO2 to be saved.
Every flight avoided is a step toward a more sustainable climate future.
Taking action
Let’s save air travel for essential trips where there’s no alternative—like visiting family or taking the trip of a lifetime.
Here are a few great tips for traveling without significantly increasing your carbon footprint. In Europe:
- Interrail lets you travel anywhere by train with very affordable passes.
- Night trains are making a big comeback: to find out which destinations are accessible, click here.
- EuroVelo routes let you cross Europe from north to south and east to west along signposted paths. In and around France:
- GreenGo is a pioneer in sustainable tourism and offers destinations for trips with a low carbon footprint.
- Hourrail helps you plan your train adventures.