Are our travel habits sustainable?
As travel returns to pre-pandemic levels, experts are questioning whether normal travel habits are sustainable for the environment long-term
New report calls for major investments into cleaner modes of travel such as trains and electric cars, temporary caps on long-haul flights, and better tracking of the environmental impacts of tourism.
Key takeaways
- The focus should be on offering better environmental choices rather than implementing large limits on the travel industry;
- It’s unrealistic that no one is ever going to fly. So when people do fly, it’s all about making sure when they get there it counts;
- Experts are encouraging travelers to practice eco-friendly traveling habits such as taking nearer and longer trips as opposed to far trips for shorter periods of time. The burden of making this more accessible should rest on the industry itself rather than individual travelers.
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