A
return ticket to Australia contributes twice the amount of carbon
dioxide to the atmosphere as an average African will contribute
in his/her lifetime.
Jet fuel is untaxed and is therefore much cheaper than other
forms of energy - in effect, all air travel is subsidised.
The
number of international air passengers worldwide rose from 88
million in 1972 to 344 million in 1994. Source: International
Civil Aviation Organisation.
Scientists predict that by 2015, half of the annual destruction
of the ozone layer will be caused by air travel.
What can I do?
Consider
fewer holidays abroad in order to cut down on Air Travel
Consider
traveling by Boat and Rail rather than by Air and Road
Neutralise
the carbon dioxide emissions with Future Forest's
carbon offset programme.
How
can I do it?
Neutralise
the carbon dioxide emissions by getting Future forests to plant trees
to absorb the carbon you produce. If you can't do without it, neutralise
it.
It's quick, it's simple, easy and costs a lot less than you imagine.
Contact Future
Forests now is to create a carbon reduction plan for your holiday
Future Forests Ltd
Hill House
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7JL
Tel: 01963 350 465
Smart thinking
Future Forests is an environmental task force. The basis is simple - trees absorb greenhouse gas carbon dioxide and convert it into oxygen and wood. Future Forests raises money in order to pay for tree planting, research, monitoring, auditing and management.
Further information
Centre
for Environmentally Responsible Tourism (CERT)
Tourism Concern / 0171 753 3330
Green Globe / 0171 235 2135
Hotels,Travel
agents and organizations with the Green Globe mark have been certified
to have responsible environmental management. Look for this mark when
choosing holidays, hotels, travel agents and transport.
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