By car or air, Thanksgiving Travel delivers a climate change turkey
Douglas McIntyre highlights the environmental impact of Thanksgiving travel, with 80 million people hitting the roads or flying. Cars and airplanes contribute significantly to U.S. CO₂ emissions, and the holiday surge exacerbates the problem. McIntyre emphasizes that while holiday travel is enjoyable, it carries a heavy climate cost, suggesting staying home as a greener alternative.
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