How to ethically travel in the age of climate change

SDPB | By Lori Walsh,

Ellen Koester

Published March 28, 2023 at 3:37 PM CDT

Rick Steves is an American travel writer and travel guide. He's a respected authority on European travel through his PBS television show and bestselling travel guidebooks.

This interview originally aired on In the Moment on SDPB Radio.

With transportation being a major contributing factor to climate change, can you ethically hop on a plane to traverse a warming world?

According to one of America's leading expert on European travel, the answer is yes. There is a way to travel sustainably—and travel can even be a force for good.

Rick Steves offers his recommendations on ethically navigating climate change woes while traveling.

Learn about his company's climate smart commitment.

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Lori Walsh

Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.

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Ellen Koester

Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.

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