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Re:Loss of Coral Reefs Could Cost $1T by losteric on Monday April 17, 2017 @10:40AM (#14131176)
On the other hand, flying accounts for less than 5% of global CO2 emissions. Enviro-tourism arguably helps reduce the other 95%.
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Re:Loss of Coral Reefs Could Cost $1T by shoo on Monday April 17, 2017 @12:01PM (#14131899)
that'd be great if it were true, but i'm skeptical.

Even ignoring the CO2 produced by flying, what evidence is there that enviro-tourism itself reduces CO2 emissions?

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Re:Loss of Coral Reefs Could Cost $1T by losteric on Monday April 17, 2017 @01:13PM (#14132604)
Well, the stats are true and available online.

I admittedly lack evidence on the enviro-tourism aspect, but it seems logical that tourists from heavily industrialized 3rd world countries return with some desire to improve their home environment.

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