The recent steep price drop in gasoline means that traveling by car is now a bargain compared to other transportation options. This is causing many people to stay closer to home this holiday season.
According to the Huffington Post, a reduction in travel makes for a Greener Thanksgiving. They reference numbers from AAA to back up their story:
“AAA reports that for the first time in six years, fewer Americans will head out for the holiday to celebrate with family and friends. In fact, AAA says that 1.4 percent fewer travelers will travel during this time, and 7.2 percent less people plan to use airlines.”
The day before Thanksgiving is normally one of the busiest travel days of the year, but the numbers are clearly down. This is definitely good news for the environment.
An additional benefit to a decrease in the number of airline passengers is a reduction in flight delays. So the people who do need to fly are getting through the airports quicker. All of this reinforces the core idea of Passenger Energy that conservation is the most effective source of renewable energy.
