Like millions of people, I'm waiting anxiously to see if I'll be able to go ahead with my travel plans this spring. COVID-19 has turned the world of travel upside down, with Italy one of the hardest-hit regions in the world. As of right now (and realizing things could change overnight), my intention …
Sustainable travel
Eco-shaming: One of the least effective paths to a greener planet
I'm as guilty of it as anyone. I see you walking down the street with your throw-away Starbucks cup in hand, and I silently judge you for not being organized or conscientious enough to have brought your own reusable thermos. I see you carrying a plastic bag full of plastic-wrapped groceries, and …
Is flight shame warranted? A (conditional) defence of air travel
The 2010s saw airline travel develop a reputation as an environmental villain we should all strive to banish from our lives. 2019 was particularly confronting for frequent flyers: instead of taking a nine hour flight, environmental hero and role model Greta Thunberg crossed the Atlantic on a yacht …