We're looking forward to driving to Mongolia. We think it's pretty cool that we're doing it overland so we can meet people in places that people don't normally go, and so we can see the minor changes that you miss when you're on organised tours. We also like the idea that we can just stop when we want to, maybe for a beer or to chat to a Marmot.
Now the thing is that driving to Mongolia is a lot better for the environment than flying...but we've got to get back somehow. The truth is that it would be better for the planet if we didn't go on this journey at all, less emissions, less petrol wasted on a non-essential journey. However we're hoping that the money we raise and the fact we are donating the car will mean that their are social benefits that in some ways compensate for the environmental impact.
However we both recognise that transport is one of the major factors in climate change, and I also know that it is the Worlds poorest who are most likely to be effected by climate change as they are those least able to respond to its challenges. So we are going to look into Carbon offsetting the trip. We know that some people will thumb their noses at this 'gesture', but we kind of think we're going anyway so anything we can do to make it greener is surely a good thing? Let us know if you've any views and we'll keep you updated with what we're doing.
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