Melting polar ice. The “almost” glacier-less scenery at Glacier National Park. I’ve seen the changes in our Earth on my baby boomer travels. I’m no scientist so I can’t say for sure whether it’s caused by global warming or simply a climatological phase or a combination of the two. But I do know that humans contribute to the problem. So how can baby boomer travelers experience the world without hurting our planet? Reading this article on green travel tips from msnbc.com is a start.
The next step? Collecting and using resources that will help you plan a greener trip:
- The International Ecotourism Society offers education, conferences and information on eco-destinations, including an online auction for trips.
- Interested in carbon offsetting? TravelPost publishes a Carbon Offset Guide, evaluating companies that sell carbon offsets.
- At Environmentally Friendly Hotels, you’ll find a comprehensive listing of green lodging, including bed and breakfasts, lodges, hotels, resorts, motels and inns.
- For a long list of green travel resources, check out Independent Traveler.
- Subscribe to the green travel blog, Traveling the Green Way, for a daily dose of green travel ideas.
Should we stop traveling all together? Not this baby boomer. Traveling has been the catalyst to encourage me to do my part to protect our world. My suggestion for traveling greener? Start at home. Using good environmental practices on a daily basis will make the most difference.
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