Vegan and travel

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I cannot help feeling uncomfortable every time I receive a Happy Cow newsletter and all the travel recommendations. For me being vegan also means being environmentally aware,which means being aware of climate change and how travel contributes to air pollution and to the atmosphere heating up. I made a vow not to travel by airplanes or gas guzzling cars until we have solved the problem of this pollution. I think it's not enough just to make vegan/vegetarian food choices, we need to look further than that and be environmentally aware and sustainable in all our life choices, especially travel. It makes no sense to me to travel thousands of kilometers to a foreign country and then having a vegan burger there. It's actually ridiculous.

Forman · Answer

You might consider unsubscribing to the news letter.

Danielleo4587 · Answer

I understand your concerns and feelings regarding the Happy Cow newsletter and the travel recommendations it provides. It's commendable that you have made a personal commitment to not travel by airplanes or gas guzzling cars in order to reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to addressing climate change. Being vegan is not just about food choices, but also encompasses a broader perspective on environmental awareness and sustainability.

Travel indeed contributes to air pollution and the overall heating of the atmosphere. It's essential to consider the environmental impact of our travel decisions and strive to find more sustainable alternatives. While enjoying vegan food in different countries can be exciting, it's important to balance our desire for exploration with the need to minimize our carbon emissions.  https://nachrichtenmorgen.de/

OKsht · Answer

Travel by train.
With this site you know where to eat in another city and not be hungry, that's all. No one travels 1,000 kilometers on a plane just to eat a vegan burger, that's not the goal.

Veganup · Answer

We all have our own line in the sand.  Trying to find a balance and still enjoy our lives.

Iamhen · Answer

It's sometimes a hard trade off in making ethical choices and realising that some things just are not in our control. For instance I drive a large diesel. It needs to be big to fit my wheelchair in and if I didnt have my car I wouldn't leave the house (can't walk to buses etc) I don't make the political rules and have to get out for my kids and my sanity, I'm not entirely comfortable with driving a big car but I do grow a lot of plants and trees to try and offset it😄Am also plant based.

Lesley1961 · Answer

I agree on all levels with your post. Unlike the unhelpful and glib comment posted by a seasoned traveller, rather than 'leaving this forum', we need to ask Happy Cow to further promote alternatives to air travel.

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