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What were we saying? Oh yeah: turkey day.
Friends, family, & loved ones up & down the state want to spend this special time of the year together. But that means travel. And so also carbon emissions. (4/14)
Friends, family, & loved ones up & down the state want to spend this special time of the year together. But that means travel. And so also carbon emissions. (4/14)
Ex: a 2022 AAA study said >54 million would travel for T-Day in the US, & >90% would do so by car.
Even accounting for carpools, that’s a cornucopia of carbon intensive VMT. [1]
Here are some comparisons to so the carbon cost is more relatable. (5/14)
money.yahoo.com/thanksgiving-t…
Even accounting for carpools, that’s a cornucopia of carbon intensive VMT. [1]
Here are some comparisons to so the carbon cost is more relatable. (5/14)
money.yahoo.com/thanksgiving-t…
SF<>LA Round Trip:
Flying:
~390 lbs. of CO2. [2]
Driving 802 Miles:
~497 lbs. [3]
Some estimates of emissions of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, & pie for 12 guests:
~103 lbs. [4]
1 single trip above is 3 times or more emissions than a 12-person meal! (6/14)
Flying:
~390 lbs. of CO2. [2]
Driving 802 Miles:
~497 lbs. [3]
Some estimates of emissions of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, & pie for 12 guests:
~103 lbs. [4]
1 single trip above is 3 times or more emissions than a 12-person meal! (6/14)
