During the last decade or so, there has been a lot of talk about climate change and the adverse effects of rapid technological development. For about a year or so now, climate change has taken the forefront in the political arenas as well and more leaders are talking freely about taking care of our planet. What we all do need to realize is that action needs to be taken starting right from the individual level. During the last few years, economy airlines have opened a new door for people to venture out and travel to all the different parts of the world. This has resulted in a windfall for many developing countries but has a serious draw back attached to it. According to a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, commercial aircrafts contribute between 3 to 4 percent to the overall human impact on climate change
Tourism is a great industry, not only for the economies of countries but also for the traveler. Climate change is real too and is already showing itself in the melting glaciers, shorter snow seasons and unpredictable weather changes. There are ways in which we can minimize our contribution towards global warming. Here are a few tips for environmentally travelers.