Picture a traveler comparing two safari trips. One calls itself “eco-friendly.” The other promises a solar-powered camp with no generator humming at night and a
Not all carbon offsets are created equal. In recent years, growing scrutiny has highlighted concerns about the quality of some carbon credits, particularly around whether
Not all carbon offsets work the same way. Some protect forests or build wind farms, while others restore mangroves or pull carbon out of the
New tool helps tourism organizations navigate requirements under the EU’s EmpCo Directive and build trust with travelers. SEATTLE, WA (September 28, 2026) — As new
For many years, tourism businesses have used words like “green,” “eco-friendly,” and “responsible” to position their products as sustainable. But even when businesses have good
SEATTLE, WA (June 10, 2026) — Sustainable Travel International launched Humí, a new AI-powered carbon footprinting tool for tours that turns existing itineraries into emissions
Salt marshes are some of the most fascinating yet overlooked coastal landscapes. Stretching between land and sea, these wetlands are alive with movement, from shifting tides and rustling grasses to the calls of wading birds. For travelers wandering boardwalk trails or paddling through tidal creeks, salt marshes offer a different...
Hidden beneath the ocean’s surface lies one of Earth’s most important ecosystems. Seagrass is a marine plant that grows in shallow coastal waters, forming underwater meadows known as seagrass beds. These landscapes feed sea turtles, dugongs, and even sharks, while sheltering a diverse array of fish and small organisms. These...
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...
Blue Carbon refers to the carbon dioxide captured and stored by the world’s ocean and coastal ecosystems. Think of it as the ocean’s version of a carbon-storing forest; but instead of trees on land, the plant life in the sea includes mangroves, seagrass, and salt marshes. Although they cover less...
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