Flygskam – this Swedish word, meaning “flight shame,” travelled all over Europe a few years ago to encourage people to stop flying to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It consequently spurred the use of another Swedish phrase, tågskryt, or...
Climate change is worsening, and we are already feeling its effects. The need to reduce carbon emissions is higher than ever and countries such as Japan are actively pursuing plans to become carbon neutral by 2050. Global warming is mainly a...
Air travel is one of the most carbon-intensive activities and emits a lot of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. One flight from the United States to Asia can produce as much as five metric tons of carbon dioxide, as well as other greenhouse gasses...
A carbon footprint refers to the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions generated by human activity. It is also one of the primary indicators used to understand one’s impact on global warming. Using the carbon footprint...