I finally took a train to visit my friend and thought about my carbon footprint

I went on a weekend trip using only trains and buses, and it took longer but felt better. I mean, seeing all the cars on the highway made me realize how much we drive. Idk, maybe it's just me but I think small changes like this add up. What do you all do to travel in a way that's kinder to the planet? Let's share stories.

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seanmorgan1mo ago

Honestly I feel like this whole personal footprint thing misses the point. My one train ride doesn't matter when a single cargo ship or factory puts out more pollution in a minute than my car does in a year. We keep getting told to change our tiny habits while the real problem just gets bigger.

angela_perry17d ago

Yeah the "tiny habits" thing feels pointless sometimes. I started focusing on bigger local stuff like pushing for better bus routes. Feels more real than just recycling.

mark6181mo ago

Ever notice how we talk about being green but still drive everywhere? I see more people on buses now, but the traffic just gets worse. Makes you think if we're really getting anywhere.