A ton of carbon dioxide is emitted when you fly two thousand miles or just under, if you drive.  Consequently, the process known as carbon offsetting occurs.  Too much carbon emissions by airplanes, not just airplanes but other vehicles will undoubtedly contribute to carbon offsetting.  Want a guilt-free-travel solution to help the environment?   Greenery is the key.  Well, technically, if we plant a tree or two, we won’t have to feel guilty about getting on the plane.

In fact these days, you can do more than plant trees.  Want to offset your carbon emissions?  Pay companies who will take your contribution and invest it in environmentally friendly projects worldwide.  Projects such as wind farms, methane capture farms, environmentally friendly light bulb schemes, hydropower projects and so on.  If you are skeptic where does your money go and if it really does help the environment, read on.

Aviation has been criticized for its rather large share of contributing factor to carbon emissions.  The aviation industry has a three-pronged attack on climate change with the development of fuel-efficient aircraft, working toward better air traffic control systems and biofuels.  Record fuel prices are strong industry incentive reducing fuel burn and related emissions.  Airlines are working hard to reduce their 2 percent share of global carbon emissions.  So the next time you plan for your golden ticket, why not spend a little penny to help our environment?