Why I Gave Myself a Personal Flying Limit And Why I’ll Keep It Forever

As I have learned more about climate change, something has become clear: it’s a bit hypocritical of me to fly all the time everywhere. Flying is by far my biggest personal contribution to emissions. Although aviation is in the single digits in its contributions to climate change, as I learned in Flying Green: On the Frontiers … Continue reading Why I Gave Myself a Personal Flying Limit And Why I’ll Keep It Forever

How I Live Without a Car In The US (And Why I’ll Never Own a Car Again)

I haven’t owned a car for five years, since I was 20 years old and lived in a small town in Vermont. My foray into car-free life began when I moved to New York City. I loved how active my everyday life became as I swapped driving for walking and biking. Every excursion out of … Continue reading How I Live Without a Car In The US (And Why I’ll Never Own a Car Again)