A non-profit in Alaska is attempting to mitigate tourists’ pollution by asking for money to install heat pumps across the state, improving energy efficiency.
Carbon credits — which allow people to essentially donate money to environmental causes to offset their carbon footprints — are becoming more and more mainstream as concerns over the overheating of our planet continue to elevate. Oftentimes, people won’t see the impact of their carbon credits because they benefit a cause outside of their immediate experience.
This isn’t the case with the Alaska Carbon Reduction Fund, a program spearheaded by members of Renewable Juneau and Alaska Heat Smart, according to Grist.
The fund aims to install heat pumps in Juneau to reduce pollution from locals and tourists alike. By asking tourists to pay extra on their sightseeing excursions, the fund is asking them to help preserve the natural wonders in the area, like the Mendenhall Glacier, so that future travelers and…