Here we look at how carbon offsets for air travel can help achieve that goal. Air travel is one of the most pollution emitting forms of transport. Air travel not only releases CO2 but also nitrogen oxide contrails which contribute twice as much to global warming as aircraft CO2. Aircraft take-offs are the most carbon polluting moment in air travel — so direct flights are essential whenever possible. In an ideal world we should reduce air travel.

Source: New York Times September 15, 2023 07:08 UTC