Today I think most people are aware of the negative effects of increasing carbon emissions. And, most people know how to reduce carbon emissions; save energy, switch off lights, don’t leave appliances on standby, buy local produce, walk or cycle short journeys. These are small changes that we can all make without compromising the lifestyle we have become accustomed to.

However, travelling by airplane is a different story. So many far-flung destinations are within easy reach of an airport and flights only seem to be getting cheaper. The taste for adventure is now under our skins. We want relaxing breaks in the sun, we want to visit family in other countries and we want to explore new cultures. But do we stop to think about the carbon emissions from these flights? Or do we just not want to think about it? Whether you think you can offset these emissions with an otherwise green lifestyle or whether you decide you just don’t care enough to give up your annual vacation, it is good to be aware of the facts. No matter what you decide, it is always best to be well-informed.

This CO2 emissions calculator from Tripbase is great for finding out the exact emissions from your journey. It takes just a minute to type in your arrival and departure destinations and the class you will be travelling in. At the click of a button you can discover the CO2 emissions in tonnes of that specific journey. The figure generated is then easily comparable with other journeys and other types of travel. Try it out, but be prepared to be shocked by the results!

Try out the CO2 Calculator here!

Article by Anna Degremont