Airline travel has come under harsh criticism for the amount of emissions that it causes for what is in many cases a luxury choice. New research may have landed on a solution for lowering those numbers so that flying has less of a footprint. Just by changing the height of flights.
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Climate Change Will Destroy Landmarks – changing weather and heat will make our world unrecognizable
Climate change is a danger not to just the future but also our past as well. The extreme weather and temperature changes can become a danger to various historic sites around the world. In some cases, completely destroy them.
Read MoreElectric Car Battery that Charges in 10 Minutes – new battery developed for fast charging of cars
One of the things that keeps electric cars from hitting it big is the problem with the battery. It takes a while to recharge. An hour or more to get 200-300 miles worth of driving time out of them. An hour to charge your phone, fine, but could you imagine waiting an hour at the gas pump? New technology may have cut this time down to minutes.
Read MoreBiofuel for Flights – airlines investigate alternative fuel sources
Flying less is one way people really focus on cutting carbon emissions but what if in the future, you didn’t have to cut out your air travel? If the plane runs on biofuel, you may not have to. This experimental idea is one of the ways that the aviation industry is looking to combat emissions.
Read MoreSwindon Adds Electric – new drop in powertrain adds electric option for petrol cars
In order to meet emission goals, decreasing the amount of emissions from vehicles is a key point. It’s easy enough to say just drive an electric car but, well, it’s really easy to say anything, isn’t it? Swindon took a more solution and has introduced a a 80kW powertrain so that cars can be easily switched over to electric.
Read MoreChernobyl Control Room – you can now go inside the infamous site
So if you watched HBO’s Chernobyl, you might be interested in seeing the place where it all went wrong and good news for new tourists, you can now visit the control room. The area was previously considered too dangerous but now you can have a five minute look inside.
Read MoreOvertourism – a not fun reality of the travel age
Travel is great but overtourism is a problem. Basically this is the name of the logistical nightmare of having too many visitors to tourist hot spots at once. It causes a host of issues that local governments are trying to tackle. The answer isn’t to stop seeing the world, it’s to be better about it.
Read MoreSwitch Solar Bag – on the go? Charge your devices with the sun
Running out of battery on your smartphone or tablet when you’re out and about bites. Having to do a long commute or navigate a strange place without the help of technology isn’t impossible but it is better when you’ve got a little help. Keep your devices alive with the Switch Solar Bag, the bag that charges your devices.
Read MoreEscape – this web app maps out cheap flights for you
Like to travel but not sure where you want to go next? In some sort of travel slump? No worries! Escape is the handy web app that maps out the cheapest flights on a given date so you can live your life as a random travel adventure.
Read MoreLifesaver Jerrycan – fresh water where you need it
You need water to live. We all do. Make sure you always have some fresh on tap no matter where you go with the Lifesaver Jerrycan. It filters out water so that it’s safe for your use and is available where you need it, when you need it.
Read MoreTravel More Green – check out these tips for your next vacation
Travel leads to emissions in all kinds of ways. The physical act of traveling, various disposable items. Just so much. But that doesn’t mean you should skip out on seeing the world, just do it in a more eco friendly way. This article outlines some ways you can travel while keeping your carbon footprint down.
Read MoreFilter Bikes – clean your air as you ride
Riding bikes is a great way to be more eco-friendly when you travel short distances but breathing in emissions from all the cars on the road is seriously bad for your health. Three students have come up with a brilliant solution for that with the invention of the Filter Bikes.
Read MoreElectric Cars Won’t Save Us – the future calls for less cars (they should still be electric though)
Electric cars are a step in the right direction! They’re cleaner and far better for the environment than the current standard of cars. Adopting them is an important step in cutting back on emissions, however, they are not a cure all. The real goal should be lower car use when we can.
Read MoreElectric Boats – battery powered sea vessels are on the horizon
Cruise ships are not environmentally friendly and the beloved vacation option has been on the radar of those who care about the climate for a little while now. Good news though, electric boats are starting to make a comeback and could provide a more eco-friendly option for the future.
Read MoreBringFido – find pet friendly vacation information
People love their dogs. They love living with them, taking them places, sometimes far away places. If you like to travel with your dog, or want to in the future, check out BringFido, the website that lets you know where your best friend is allowed.
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