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Flying vs driving carbon emissions: which is worse?

carbon footprint of a us flight vs car

When comparing flying vs driving carbon emissions, flying typically produces more CO₂e per passenger for short to medium distances. However, the answer changes significantly depending on distance, number of passengers, and vehicle type. Driving alone in a large SUV on a long route can exceed the emissions of a full economy flight. Driving four people […]