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zw123456 ◴[] No.37373433[source]
Also, don't forget about air travel, especially private airplanes, something that is on the rise (e.g Netjets). Often the virtues of world travel are extolled as a way to learn about the world and bring people together etc. Except, it's extraordinarily carbon intensive and honestly doesn't do any of that IMO. Sure, seeing the Patagonia in person would be cool and all, but if I actually cared about it, I wouldn't go. I would admire it from afar to help preserve it. It's time to start travel shaming and discourage people from flying around just to get a selfie.
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1. lovecg ◴[] No.37373455[source]
Naively this just seems like a tiny fraction of the problem? Say less than 1%? Haven’t looked up the numbers though, I might be way off.
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2. zw123456 ◴[] No.37373729[source]
https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2022/06/30/greenhouse-...

Granted, cars and air travel, but I think it is more than minor. But anything that is unnecessary, is important. The point is, travel less, that's the best way to admire the places you admire. Something to consider the next time you plan a vacation.

How about a nice bike ride near where you live and marvel at the beauty that is near you? It's still beautiful. And you did our planet a favor.