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In reply to the discussion: Do you want to do something to help this planet? Stop flying. [View all]NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)157. I stand by the general points drawn from the data in my post.
I mentioned a range, and it's not absolute, and yes of course distance of entire trip matters.
I stand by my approximated number for most commercial air miles traveled.
It's my job, I didn't go to EIA for data because I am at work, but I know the facts.
I grabbed the quickest link I could that wasn't full of shit.
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The pounds CO2 per mile traveled per person for flying is about the same as driving a car at 38 MPG.
NYC_SKP
Jan 2013
#2
tama... as soon as we have a train that can travel the same speed as a jet, I'm on board. n/t
a geek named Bob
Jan 2013
#70
Airlines would do good to do folding props until they get altitude, take off energy is REALLY high
uponit7771
Jan 2013
#126
What if I drive an electric car in a nuclear or hydroelectric powered neighborhood...
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#148
You forgot to say he's fat and it snowed last week so har har you librul dummies and he's fat.
2ndAmForComputers
Jan 2013
#102
Dont attack air travel, support Better solutions: Enviro Friendly Jet engines + High Speed Rail
stevenleser
Jan 2013
#9
We would be best served by a system that uses already existing rights of way
Fumesucker
Jan 2013
#12
Yes, existing rights of way. IIRC, most trains I have taken in Europe travel alongside highways.
stevenleser
Jan 2013
#14
You don't need new tech for more efficient aircraft, turbo-prop engines are more efficient and...
JVS
Jan 2013
#17
I think there are two issues, the noise you mention and the perception of it being older and less
stevenleser
Jan 2013
#18
Sure. When all the concerned celebrities and politicians give up their private jets.
Nye Bevan
Jan 2013
#11
So, will we have a new fleet of cross-Atlantic liners that can make the trip in 3 days?
sinkingfeeling
Jan 2013
#13
K&R The first step to solving a problem is to understand that you have a problem.
Egalitarian Thug
Jan 2013
#16
Completely wrong. People are just demanding better solutions than "Dont use airplanes for anything"
stevenleser
Jan 2013
#25
Translation: "It has to be my way." No, it doesn't. Those are perfectly good solutions.
stevenleser
Jan 2013
#36
Hell, if convenience is now something to be ashamed of, why don't we go back to horse and buggy?
Godhumor
Jan 2013
#44
Hey, my first car was a 1952 DeSoto! Oh, and flying IS about the worst thing you can do to the
Kip Humphrey
Jan 2013
#40
Boats are definitely better for cargo than they are for people for energy efficiency.
Silent3
Jan 2013
#91
A boat would not be economical. I also can't afford the time off of work to make the roundtrip.
Glassunion
Jan 2013
#94
And don't have children. And don't eat meat or cheese. And stop using the Internet
geek tragedy
Jan 2013
#81
Well, sure the rest of the planet would be better off if 4 billion people
geek tragedy
Jan 2013
#121
Your Prius will blow nearly 500 pounds of CO2 into the atmosphere, making the same trip.
mn9driver
Jan 2013
#132
"LOL" is such a cliche. But this is a rare occasion when I actually did (nt)
Nye Bevan
Jan 2013
#159
Did you know the internet causes as many emissions as the entire airline industry?
NoOneMan
Jan 2013
#152