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Short hops and economy class: five expert tips on how to reduce your emissions on holiday
Practical ways to minimise your carbon footprint when travelling to Pacific islands without compromising your trip
Across the Pacific, island nations are leaning into tourism to reboot their economies after the pandemic. But tourists cause significant greenhouse gas emissions and waves of waste: major threats to the islands.
Experts have advice on how tourists can limit those impacts on their holidays. They recognise while preventing the worst effects of climate change requires systemic change, individual impact still matters. And they believe that some small shifts in mindset can make a difference – without compromising a trip.