Up up and away: carbon emissions in tourism industry on the rise

With the holiday season fast, approaching many people will be preparing to pack up and head out on holidays.

File photo - crowds are seen at Sydney International Airport in Sydney, Thursday, November 14, 2024 (AAP) Source: AAP / STEVEN MARKHAM/AAPIMAGE

But researchers are calling on people to consider the sustainability of their trips with carbon emissions from the tourism industry on the increase.

A study published in Nature Communications indicates that greenhouse gas emissions from tourism are growing more than two times faster than those from the rest of the global economy.

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