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Environmental Impact of Transportation

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We build the road and the road builds us.
- Joanna Macy, World as Lover, World as Self

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QUESTIONS

What is the environmental impact of travel-related transportation -- airlines, bikes, buses, cars, cruise ships?

How can transportation be made more eco-friendly?

What are the best examples of eco-friendly transportation?

Is sustainable travel possible when advertising is dominated by car commercials?

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g What is the value of attention?
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g Planeta Wikispace
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ABOUT THE EVENT

Eco-friendly itineraries will be the new measuring stick for eco travel and ecotourism.

The Environmental Impact of Transportation Conference was Planeta's 13th e-conference (see index). We examined how to 'get there from here' without leaving an indelible footprint on the environment. The original dialogue took place in October and November 2003.

Updates are posted in our forum and we maintain relevant links. Follow-up work includes the creation of an online seminar.

Participants looked at the environmental impact of transportation at local, regional and international levels. The event provided a unique opportunity for an in-depth dialogue and shed light on practical actions for travelers, entrepreneurs and policy-makers.

This online event was co-sponsored by Planeta.com, Channel View Publications, The Shores System, ECOCLUB.com, Eldis and Sustainable Sources.

RESULTS

Among the results of the conference, the Black Sheep Inn announced a 10% eco discount for guests arriving by bicycle. Thank you for not polluting!

CALENDAR

December 2002: Conference announced
October 7-24, 2003: Online dialogue
October 15, 2003: Ecoclub chat
November 5, 2003: Ecoclub chat
2004 Presentation of Summary Document
2008: Online seminar

CO-SPONSORS

g Planeta.com
b Channel View Publications
b ECOCLUB.com
b Eldis
b The Shores System
b Sustainable Sources

BACKGROUND READING

g Airlines
g Carbon Emission Offsetting - Planeta Forum
g Transportation Policy Documents
b The Scam of Global Warming - George Monbiot/Guardian
b Buying Complacency - George Monbiot
b AAA Fuel Cost Calculator

HEADLINES

g Tourism and Climate Change
b How Much Reality Can You Take? - Monbiot
b turn up the heat
b plane stupid
b Airport Watch
b Trading Trees - BBC
b Scientists unveil plans for eco-friendly plane - Guardian
b KLM slammed over eco pledge - Times
b Concern grows over pollution from jets - USATODAY.com
b Mass tourism and carbon offsets - John Shores/Green-travel
b Train travel set for a renaissance - GreenTraveller

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KUDOS

Thanks in advance the World Tourism Organization, The Communication Initiative, Mexican Conservation Learning Network, CSRWire, Society of Environmental Journalists and BrazilMax for assistance in publicizing this event.


ABOUT PLANETA

Planeta.com is an award-winning website that presents articles and discussion about the environment and travel. The site debuted in 1994. Travelers will find tips on choosing eco-friendly, people-friendly and place-friendly trips. Professionals will find a number of helpful resources, including the Exploring Ecotourism Resource Guide. If you have questions about our site, contact us.


PLANETA CONFERENCES

g Food, Health and Building Communities 2008
g Tourism and Climate Change 2008
g Ecotourism Challenges Dialogue 2007
g Urban Ecotourism Conference September 2004
g Environmental Impact of Transportation October 2003
g Sustainable Development of Ecotourism April 2002
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