Offset your jet travel
Why?
For many Americans, jet travel is their biggest environmental sin, according to this NY Times article.
The average American generates about 19 tons of carbon dioxide per year.
One round trip flight from New York to San Francisco or Europe generates 2-3 tons of carbon dioxide per person.
Shorter trips actually generate more carbon dioxide per mile.
How
With carbon offsetting, you can invest in programs that are reducing carbon generation.
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) has a program to increase the energy efficiency of low income houses and small businesses in North Carolina.
You can offset your jet travel at NCSEA, with these three steps: