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Can flight paths and procedures help burn less fuel?
A recent Alaska Airlines ‘Greener Skies’ test flight that burned less fuel, made less noise and reduced emissions by 35%, as compared to conventional flights.
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Travelers urged to lighten their holiday load
Ridiculously heavy suit cases and overstuffed luggage is now becoming a contributor to the pollution of the planet. By reducing packed items by, 25% we could save 7,537 tons of carbon dioxide going into the atmosphere each year.
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Travel greener this summer with Inghams Lakes and Mountains Holidays
While air travel remains the most common way of getting to mainland Europe, increasing environmental awareness, improved high-speed rail networks and the superior comfort of train travel is luring many down from the skies and back onto rails.
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How green is the World Cup?
The 2010 World Cup, much like this year’s Winter Olympics, presents a unique opportunity to set an example for the rest of the world and showcase progressive and responsible environmental practices.
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Going green and wild in China with a new carbon offset option
WildChina and Climate Action are now offering China travelers a new set of carbon offset options to green-up their journeys in the far East.
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Choose to fly green with Air Canada
The full-service airline has partnered with Zerofootprint to provide a voluntary carbon offset program for eco-savvy travelers.
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Google to world: carbon cutting makes good business sense
Google – arguably the biggest business success story in internet history – has recently spoken out in support of setting a price tag on carbon in an effort to combat global warming. And who wants to argue with Google?
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Airlines get in on the spirit of Earth Day
Now that Earth Day 2010 has come and gone, we take a look back to see what efforts two major players in the airline industry took to green up their act and promote a better, greener planet.
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Hilton shines a light on energy efficiency
The hospitality giant has revealed a new measurement system developed to calculate and analyze environmental impact of 1,300 properties worldwide – and the results are astounding.
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New eco-technologies power American Airlines test flight
American Airlines’ eco-friendly test flight across the Atlantic aims to show how cutting edge technology can help the airline industry cut fuel costs and reduce its carbon footprint.
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Building a Green Economy with a new online community
A new “Low Carbon World” website hopes to accelerate the transition to a greener, brighter economy by facilitating traditional “brown” business models toward new green growth strategies.
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Is COP15 on the right track, or a losing battle?
With the Copenhagen Climate Conference off and running, former Vice President Al Gore takes a hard look at the numbers, and doesn’t like what he sees.
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Put away the pitchforks, people – climate change is still real
Last week’s climate change email “scandal” has sent both sides of the argument into an absolute tizzy. Let’s try to clear the air once and for all.
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Is a “green plane” on the horizon from Southwest Airlines?
Southwest Airlines has officially unveiled a prototype model for a “green plane” that combines fuel efficiency, environmentally responsible products, customer comfort, and reduced waste and weight.
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Green travel vs. carbon offsetting: where do we draw the line?
Responsibletravel.com, popular travel site centered around responsible leisure travel and vacations, has announced today that it plans to remove the ability for its customers to offset their carbon emissions via its website.
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TRX and the Offset Alliance work together to make travel booking technology more eco-responsible
Travel technology leader TRX has been selected by the Offset Alliance for its carbon emissions calculator. Developed by TRX’s Travel Analytics, the tool allows business and individuals to accurately offset the impact of air travel.
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Eight US airlines agree to use renewable synthetic fuels on the ground at LAX
This week marked a ground-breaking agreement between eight leading U.S. air carriers, as outlined by the Air Transport Association of America (ATA). According to the Association, beginning in 2012, these eight will purchase nearly 1.5 million gallons of renewable synthetic diesel fuel for use in ground service equipment and vehicles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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First-ever EPA Climate Leader-approved offset project battles climate change
Carbonfund.org has just announced the launch of the first-ever EPA Climate Leaders approved carbon offset project- the Clinton County Landfill Methane Project. A leading nonprofit carbon offset and climate solutions organization, Carbonfund.org is offering offsets from the project to businesses and individuals.
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Green limo service pulling up to Las Vegas CityCenter
Since its plans’ inception, the new Las Vegas CityCenter has been promising more and more sustainable features than we can even keep up with. Keeping stride, even getting to the property will be an innovation in green with a new fleet of compressed natural gas-powered stretch limousines (CNG).
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Global warming facts: How does deforestation speed up climate change?
With the House recently passing an energy bill that places large emphasis on forest carbon offsets, it is time for everyday citizens to learn facts about global warming. A new report by Rare Conservation outlines how the developing tropic zones and global deforestation are crucial to mitigating climate change.
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Giant sea turtles swimming up to safe haven in Panama 
New adventure travel site launches to help “Book the Adventure of a Lifetime” 
San Francisco welcomes new shark exhibit in name of conservation 
Boeing helps Haiti rebuild, schools are top priority 
‘Freedom to Travel’: How will an ease on Cuba travel restrictions affect the industry? 
Sustainable hotel brand Adoba helps ‘Move America Forward’ with William Shatner 
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