Tag: Air Travel - Page 9
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Book Review: The Sustainability Mirage
Image source: Virtual Finland The Sustainability Mirage: Illusion and Reality in the Coming War on Climate Change by John Foster is very timely, particularly given other similar books like Hot, Flat and Crowded by Thomas Friedman and The Green Collar
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Using Life Cycle Analysis to Reduce Emissions and Encourage Video Conferencing
We like to see life cycle assessment being used in everyday situations, especially when it comes to helping businesses reduce their environmental impacts (and even if it means looking at rather archaic looking graphs like the one
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OceansWatch Works with Yachters to Protect Ocean Life
There might seem to be a disparity between yacht clubs and marine biology researchers. However, OceansWatch says not so.
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UK Conservatives Back Up New Runway Opposition
Image credit: Greenpeace UK Opposition Party Continues Stance Against Aviation Expansion The UK Conservative Party is not necessarily thought of by many as the party of protest, but it has already come out strongly against airport expansion, pledging
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Top Environmentalist Award to John Stewart
The Independent on Sunday has rated John Stewart the top environmentalist in its Green List of 100 eco-activists. Little known outside of the UK, and not so well known here either, this recognition of his efforts is an example of the way the
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How GPS Can Save The Airline Industry Time and Fuel
GPS--So Many Uses We've already seen how GPS can be used to track global warming, make cycling more efficient and fun, document environmental destruction and even find lost pets. Now, the Associated Press is reporting that the current U.S. air traffic
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Sumatra's Remaining Forests Get Government Pledge of Protection
We may be squandering our children's natural inheritance, losing up to $5 trillion a year in natural capital, by chopping down the world's forests, but the Indonesian government has finally done something to stop the
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Carbon Offsets for Your Private Jet Flying Pal?
The Big Cheese behind TreeHugger, Graham Hill, hit the Arctic as part of Cape Farewell's 2008 Disko Bay expedition to witness the direct environmental effects of climate change. Packed in snugly on a science research boat with
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Luisa Cevese Eco Carry-On Bags
Here is a good-looking carry-on bag that is environmental and stylish. It comes in two sizes and can swing over your shoulder for easy schlepping. It is made by Luisa Cevese, an Italian textile designer who has been creating beautiful bags out of
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UK Conservatives Plan Trains not Planes - Not Everyone is Happy
Image credit: Stephen Fung — a typical high-speed train in Taiwan UK Conservative's Plan for Trains No Planes — Green or Not? We TreeHuggers tend to be big advocates of the environmental benefits of trains vs. planes, so we should all be over
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One Way to Conserve Jet Fuel: Pack Less Stuff
The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Travel in a recent issue of National Geographic Traveler is chock-full of good tips, but the one we founding most surprising was the amount of jet fuel that can be saved by packing fewer items in your
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Slimy, Green Jet Fuel, DIY Upcycling and a Little Ball of Energy
Solazyme produces the world's first algae-based jet fuel.
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Is the Sky Falling? Diddy Ditches Private Jet for "Coach" Due to High Fuel Prices
I generally try to stay well clear of anything associated with Diddy (or as the Telegraph insists calling him "Sean Coombs, known
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Next Off the Plane to Save Weight: Safety Equipment
Jazz, Air Canada's discount airline spinoff, has pulled all the lifejackets out from under the seats to save about a pound per passenger and a bit of fuel. The regulations say that is OK if the plane stays within 50 miles of land, and they have adjusted
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Humanity Ink Tees, Zucchini Basil Soup and Green Air Travel
:: Look hot in a tee from holistically thinking clothing brand, Humanity Ink.
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Quiksilver Makes First Recyclable Watch - "The Ray"
A few ways to other ways to green your time-keeping: use your cell phone for a phone and a clock, don't wear a watch and just ask your friends for the time, make your own sun-dial. Or, if you just want a watch or enjoy
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The End of Aviation: What Will Happen When We Can't Afford To Fly?
Bradford Plumer writes in the New Republic about the most radical transition that we may have to make in the post-carbon world: the end of cheap commercial flight. Airlines aren't very profitable with expensive fuel, and 25
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Delta to Bring Wi-Fi to the Skies, Jet Blue to Charge for Blankets
High fuel costs have sent the airlines scrambling to do anything to shave costs, raise rates wherever possible (e.g., charging for checked baggage) and still attract more passengers. This trend is continuing as Delta Airlines has announced that it will
