http://priceofoil.org/2006/10/17/the-contradiction-of-flying/ Oil Change International campaigns to expose the true costs of oil and facilitate the coming transition towards clean energy. We are dedicated to identifying and overcoming political barriers to that transition. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:08:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://priceofoil.org/2006/10/17/the-contradiction-of-flying/#comment-12891 kate hennessy Sun, 04 Feb 2007 12:17:26 +0000 http://priceofoil.org/2006/10/17/the-contradiction-of-flying/#comment-12891 Have never flown until I was 40, but over the past 20 years have flown much because of the low fares airlines, and have also been on several long haul flights to experience different cultures. I enjoy travel immensely. In 2006 I had one long haul and 6 short flights off the island of Ireland. I do not drive, neither does my husband. What should I do to help the planet? Should I give up flying for pleasure altogether? How much carbon would I use if I go to the UK by ferry and train? Are there any guidelines as to what is a fair carbon footprint? Most of all Politicians, rich business people and film stars etc should give a good example and lose the private jets, large cars etc. We need leadership on this one. Thanks, Kate Hennessy Have never flown until I was 40, but over the past 20 years have flown much because of the low fares airlines, and have also been on several long haul flights to experience different cultures. I enjoy travel immensely. In 2006 I had one long haul and 6 short flights off the island of Ireland. I do not drive, neither does my husband. What should I do to help the planet? Should I give up flying for pleasure altogether? How much carbon would I use if I go to the UK by ferry and train? Are there any guidelines as to what is a fair carbon footprint? Most of all Politicians, rich business people and film stars etc should give a good example and lose the private jets, large cars etc. We need leadership on this one. Thanks, Kate Hennessy

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