Traveling? Calculate your emissions!

Since we are approaching that time of year when most of us are returning to our home countries or vacationing in some nice, beautiful, breezy place, why not take the time to calculate your CO2 travel emissions? A really quick and easy way is by utilizing TerraPass’ calculator here http://www.terrapass.com/carbon-footprint-calculator/

Understanding that most transportation systems have a certain carbon emission is an essential skill – and typically the faster something moves, the more carbon per person they emit ! The goal would be for us to always reduce our emissions, in the hopes of reducing global warming.

So what do you do after you know your emissions? Well, it is entirely up to you. You may choose to reduce your travel (do I really need to go to Dubai this weekend or can I stay in Doha and find another fun activity?) or you may choose an offset system. Offset companies get paid to reduce emissions somewhere in the world, so that you can still emit yours. Various companies are out there, and they can charge a fee per trip or you may choose to purchase an year pass.

Being aware is the first step. Making a change in your behavior to reduce your impact on the environment is your decision. We hope you make a good one!