Travel Green: Buses, trains, hybrid cars, and coach seats on narrow jets weigh in at less than . pound of
CO2 per mile. SUVs and first-class jets, produce more than one pound of CO2 per mile.
Greenest option:
Take the bus. A couple taking the bus will cut their carbon emissions nearly in half — even compared to a hybrid! Shorter trips take the train or bus and emits three to seven times less gas than air travel. Couples and solo travelers: nonstop coach flight almost always beats car travel, especially for trips longer than 500 miles.
The Weekly Green Tip is provided by Michelle Sgarlat.