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Uh, like, so Burning Man isn't my kink either, but I really hope that everyone who's grousing about people driving out to the middle of the desert don't do recreational air travel, because impact-wise, that's really kind of similar.

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I don't travel by air anymore, myself, this is true of *very few* people in my immediate social circles.

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"For instance, according to 2019 data from the U.K. Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), a domestic flight will emit about 22% less carbon dioxide per person, per mile than a diesel car with one passenger. But, when you also factor in contrail clouds, a domestic flight generates 49% more emissions overall."

TreehuggerEnvironmental Impact: Flying vs. DrivingWe take a look at carbon emissions, contrail clouds, fuel types, and other key factors to determine the environmental impacts of flying vs. driving.
Sep 18, 2023, 08:52 PM·Public
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Another quote from the article above:
"While flying could be better for long-distance travel, short road trips shared between several people may result in lower per capita emissions."

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