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Contrails: Why flying is much worse than driving for climate change impacts

Explore the climate change impacts of flying, the concept of carbon offsets, and whether you should stop flying or purchase offsets. Discover the perspectives, options, and resources available to make an informed decision.

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Contrails: Why flying is much worse than driving for climate change impacts

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  1. Contrails: Why flying is much worse than driving for climate change impacts Should I stop flying? Should I buy carbon offsets (if/when) I do fly? ‘Flygskam’ fly shaming?

  2. Carbon emissions scale with wealth of nations, and of individuals

  3. Climate impact of flying is a first-world problem. Most have never flown

  4. Should I stop flying? If I do fly, should I buy offsets? Do you accept the following?: *The polluter should pay for his/her pollution *The more something costs, the less of it we will tend to use (Note: ~all economists support a price on carbon)  My own view: Until/unless there is a set price (international, national,state) on carbon (e.g. tax, fee/dividend, cap-n-trade), I will choose to take individual action by imposing a carbon tax on myself to offset (at least partially) my travel emissions Special case for no flying: all close relatives and friends nearby, no work travel (retired), no wish to see China, New Zealand…

  5.  (Some local viewpoints) • “There are lots of offsetters, and the prices vary.  Most offer calculators for ordinary activities and/or your whole lifestyle.  They also vary in the assumptions made and results.  Look for offsetters that have certification from reputable raters.  Most will give you details about the projects they invest in”.   • Some good ones are: • nativeenergy.com, • terrapass.com • myclimate.com • carbonfootprint.com, (…from Dr. Dave Cauffman, retired NASA scientist and Whidbey Island resident)

  6. “Carbon offsets are contributions to projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  Several organizations have created websites that enable you to calculate and purchase carbon offsets.  One well-regarded organization is Gold Standard, which provides this carbon calculator, and which allows you to choose the project to receive your contribution.  Another well-regarded carbon offset initiative is Less, which is both educational and easy to use. • For background information on flying, climate change, and carbon offsets, you may be interested in reading Tatiana Schlosberg, "Flying Is Bad for the Planet. You Can Help Make It Better," New York Times, July 27, 2017. • For a more critical perspective on carbon offsets, please see Nicholas Kuzlets, “Carbon Credits Likely Worthless in Reducing Emissions, Study Says,” Inside Climate News, April 19, 2017. • For a nuanced discussion of the promise and limits of carbon offsets, and of the climate responsibility of travelers, please see this webpage created by the American Meteorological Society.” • ( UW Professor Karen Litfin, Political Sciences Department, Whidbey Island resident)

  7. ECO Warrior Princess • Is Carbon Offsetting Really A Climate Solution • or Is It a Licence to Pollute? • JANUARY 12, 2018 By  JENNIFER NINI

  8. *Choose offsets that have stringent, internationally trusted standards •  Gold Standard, Greenhouse Gases Protocol and The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) ISO14064 • *Choose carbon offsets that are independently audited and verified • *Choose ones that are genuine additional reductions, reductions that wouldn’t have otherwise occurred if not for the offsets • *Choose ones that permanently reduce emissions such as those that • invest in renewable energy projects rather than tree planting as • trees are susceptible to fires, pests and logging • *Choose offsets that avoid emissions through energy efficiency • *Choose ones that replace fossil fuel-based energy with a low or zero carbon (cleaner) energy such as solar power, wind power and hydroelectric power

  9. ATMOSFAIR

  10. Science • Aviation’s dirty secret: Airplane contrails are a surprisingly potent cause of global warming • By Katie Cameron Jun. 28, 2019 , 11:20 AM

  11. Yale Climate Connections • “CLIMATE ADVICE: Are carbon offsets a scam?” • Advice on carbon footprints, charitable donations • by Sara Peach, Monday, May 20, 2019

  12. Natural Resources Defense Council • Should You Buy Carbon Offsets? • A practical and philosophical guide to neutralizing your carbon footprint. • April 28, 2016  Brian Palmer

  13. New York Times • “If Seeing the World Helps Ruin It, Should We Stay Home?” • (In the age of global warming, traveling — by plane, boat or car — is a fraught choice. And yet the world beckons) • by Andy Newman, June 3, 2019

  14. The Washington Post • “For the love of Earth, stop traveling” • Jack Miles, November 2, 2018

  15. The Seattle Times (June 7, 2019) • “The ‘flight shame’ issue comes home to Rick Steves”

  16. CNN BUSINESS • The best and worst airlines for tackling climate change • By Ivana Kottasová,  Tue March 5, 2019 Spoiler alert: none of the US airllines make the top twenty. ( Alaska, United and Delta get some mild credit)

  17. Green old deal: Why carbon offsets matter more than ever (THE HILL) • By Tim Whitley, opinion contributor — 03/29/19

  18. VOX • “Air travel is surging, a huge problem for climate” • (US airlines have an abysmal carbon footprint) • By Umair Irfan  Updated Jan 13, 2019

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