While some think that traveling by car is more sustainable than traveling by airplane, this is not always the case. One way is carbon offsetting, in which individuals fund environmental projects that decrease atmospheric greenhouse gas levels, such as replanting trees to absorb excess carbon dioxide from the air using photosynthesis. This results in a net reduction of an individual’s carbon footprint through reabsorption of the harmful carbon emissions one can generate, especially through travel. However, the manufacturing of newer “eco-friendly” cars can actually create a larger environmental impact than the carbon emissions potentially saved from simply switching to a more fuel-efficient car. “A lot of people think that, as an individual, their personal carbon footprint is unimportant,” Vincent said.

Source: Daily Sun February 26, 2020 02:15 UTC