Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CLIMATE CHANGE & TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO2, the main cause of human-induced cli-
mate change. Modern travel is dependent on aeroplanes, which might use less fuel per kilometre per person than
most cars but travel much greater distances. The altitude at which aircraft emit gases (including CO2) and
particles also contributes to their climate change impact. Many websites offer 'carbon calculators' that allow
people to estimate the carbon emissions generated by their journey and, for those who wish to do so, to off set
the impact of the greenhouse gases emitted with contributions to portfolios of climate-friendly initiatives
throughout the world. Lonely Planet off sets the carbon footprint of all staff and author travel.
Train
Sydney to Canberra, Melbourne, Griffith, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Moree, Armidale and Bris-
bane. Book tickets online or through the
CountryLink Travel Centre
(Railway Square, Central
station;
Central)
near platform one. Discounts of up to 50% apply with
6.15am-8.45pm;
two weeks' notice.
across the continent from Perth to Sydney.
Bus
Long-distance bus services arrive at
Sydney Coach Terminal
(
9281 9366; Eddy Ave;
Central)
, underneath Central station. As well as
Coun-
6am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm Sat & Sun;
tryLink
(
Firefly
(
Canberra.
Greyhound
(
work.
Murrays
(
Sydney.
