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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 offset the impact of the
greenhouse gases emitted with contributions to portfolios of climate-friendly initiatives throughout the world.
Lonely Planet offsets the carbon footprint of all staff and author travel.
Foreigners entering Bolivia from another country need the
hoja de ruta
(circulation
card), available from the Servicio Nacional de Tránsito/Aduana at the border. This docu-
ment must be presented and stamped at all police posts - variously known as
trancas,
tránsitos
or
controles
- which are sited along highways and just outside major cities.
Peajes
(tolls) are often charged at these checkpoints, and vehicles may be searched for
contraband.
