Concerned about the eco footprint of your family’s vacation? Consider buying carbon offsets, essentially gift certificates for the earth. The money you spend will balance the greenhouse gas emissions of, say, your train ride, by funding initiatives that reduce the effect on the planet, such as renewable-energy and reforestation projects. Here’s how affordable it can be, from carbonfund.org.
Reprinted from KIWI Magazine
| Mode of transportation | Airplane | Bus | Train | Car (2005 Toyota Prius)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of people | 4 | 5 | 3 | any |
| From | New York City | Atlanta | Portland, Oregon | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| To | Los Angeles | Panama City Beach, Florida | San Francisco | Knoxville |
| Miles | 4,968 | 655 | 1,401 | 1,069 |
| Tons CO2 | 3.58 | 0.27 | 0.80 | 0.16 |
| Cost | $35.77 | $2.68 | $8.01 | $1.62 |
