As Cop26 departs Glasgow, it’s worth remembering that the European Environment Agency reckons that transport accounts for about 25 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. In terms of CO2, air travel generates 10 ounces per passenger mile. Road transport emits 5.5 ounces, but, according to the Office of Road and Rail, train travel accounts for just 1.2 ounces per passenger mile. Few Cop26 delegates traveled by train, but there’s no need to follow their example. Yes, trains are more expensive than planes — because airlines are still using a 1944 agreement to avoid paying duty on fuel — but booking is getting easier and the travel experience is infinitely more fun than flying.
Here are six easy and spectacular low-carbon trips to take between now and next March.
