Gianluca Grimulda, an Italian scientist, decided to take a circuitous but low-carbon route from Kiel, Germany, to Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea, where he was conducting research on climate change's impact on the region.
Chiefly, that meant not taking a commercial flight — a vow he had long made to himself as a climate researcher, and one that his employer, the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, knew about.Two weeks ago, he claims, the German think tank ordered him to return to Kiel within five days or be fired. It was impossible for him to get back in time without giving in to the convenience of an airliner — and still, he didn't give in.
Even though Grimalda says the Kiel Institute had supported his slow travels before, this time they lost patience. More than a little harsh, given what would seem extenuating circumstances. By Grimalda's calculations, his climate-friendly route, which had him travel over 14,000 miles, emitted approximately 925 lbs of CO2. Taking a direct flight on the other hand, would have emitted over 5.8 tons. In this case, "slow" travel is 12 times more efficient., was taking "five trains, nine buses, two ferries, two taxis, one shared car, one police convoy and, when there were no other options, two flights.
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