Did you know that jet travel is about 70% of Alaska’s transportation emission. And that jet travel
causes nearly one-fifth (18%) of Alaska’s greenhouse gas emissions or that a one-way ticket to
Seattle on Alaska Airlines generates roughly nine 50-pound suitcases of CO2 per passenger?
YIKES!
Well, we can all consider flying less. Even one trip less per year could keep a tremendous
amount of carbon out of the atmosphere. But what about when Sitkans need to travel south for
medical services or to connect with family and friends? Is there anyway to mitigate the
production locally?
Yes! Consider making a donation to the Sitka Carbon Offset fund which debuted in 2018 as
part of a Sitka Health Summit priority each time you fly. The suggested donation is $5 per
round trip to a west coast destination; $12 for Mexico or Hawaii. The resources generated help
businesses and households convert to heat pumps as well as fund other activities that
drawdown carbon. There are other suggested amounts for auto and marine travel, home
heating and an annual per capita amount. All the money stays locally and helps Sitka reduce its
carbon footprint.
https://www.sitkacarbonoffset.com/