Posts Tagged ‘carbon’

Webinar: Climate-Friendly Business Travel

Travel is a carbon-intensive activity, generating 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. As companies evolve to the new normal and travel recommences, there is an opportunity for businesses to green their corporate travel programs as part of their commitment to Net Zero.

KaitlynBra October 21, 2021 Climate Change, Conscious Business, Media, Waste & Pollution

Aerial view of a river running through a tropical rainforest

14 Reasons Why Forests Are Important

From subalpine conifer forests to lush tropical rainforests, forests cover nearly one-third of the earth’s land surface. But as people burn and chop down massive amounts of trees, this forest coverage is rapidly dwindling. In 2020, a football field-sized area of tropical forest was lost every four seconds. As our forests disappear, it has a devastating ripple effect on people, wildlife, and the planet.

There are so many reasons why we should conserve our forests and keep them standing. Read on to discover 14 of the incredible benefits that forests provide and consider protecting them by offsetting your carbon footprint!

KaitlynBra June 7, 2021 Blog, Climate Change, Nature & Wildlife, Sustainable Travel

Webinar: Demystifying Carbon Offsets

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Have you heard about carbon offsetting but still have questions or don’t know where to begin? In recent years, tourism has come under heightened scrutiny for its contribution to the climate emergency and as a result, more attention has been put on the practice of carbon offsetting. Yet it can be difficult to sift through all the information out there and figure out how carbon offsetting fits into your journey as a sustainable traveler. Join our very own Paloma Zapata and Kaitlyn Brajcich as they demystify carbon offsetting during this virtual event. The webinar will take place at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT on April 8 and is hosted by the Impact Travel Alliance Seattle Chapter. We’ll discuss the role that carbon offsetting plays in being a climate conscious traveler and address some of those burning questions that you may have! Registration is free and all are welcome to join.

KaitlynBra March 31, 2021 Blog, Climate Change, Conscious Business, Events, Sustainable Travel, Waste & Pollution

What Is Blue Carbon and Why Does It Matter?

Though terrestrial forests typically get most of the attention, they are not the only ecosystems that possess a natural ability to fight climate change. There are three coastal ecosystems that are also highly effective at sequestering carbon dioxide: mangroves, seagrass, and salt marshes. The carbon that is captured and stored by these coastal ecosystems is known as “blue carbon.” Pound for pound, these blue carbon ecosystems can actually store up to 10 times more carbon than tropical rainforests.

KaitlynBra January 8, 2021 Blog, Climate Change, Nature & Wildlife, Sustainable Travel