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I'm sure there is joke here somewhere about the amount of hot air released at conferences... Jon Kind regards Jon Swords PhD Research Student Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies University of Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU 0191 222 8522 [log in to unmask] >From: Sophie Wynne-Jones <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: Sophie Wynne-Jones <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: geographers and air travel >Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2007 10:12:37 +0100 > >Hello all > >I am emailing with regards to a number of points that were raised at the >IBG last week in relation to our responsiblities as geographers to reduce >our air travel in the face of climate change. > >I was greatly concerned that a number of geographers feel unable to act in >this regard despite a deep appreciation of the problems involved and the >difficulties with carbon off-setting. As was noted in the 'Sustainablity >-Post-mortem?' session, the reduction in air travel and subsequent up-take >of video-conferencing as a possible alternative is something that has been >embraced in many other professional areas, and I was wondering why, as >such well informed academics, we are so slow to react in this area. > >I am not suggesting that this alternative should be enforced in any way, >merely that the possibility could become available to those of us who do >not wish to fly. Furthermore, I do not see that it would have to result in >a reduction of networking opportunities. For example, would it be possible >to have a British meet of the AAG, with interactive links to the sessions >in Boston but also enabling some face to face meetings? Obviously this is >not a perfect solution, but could it be a step in the right direction - >and an alternative provision for individuals that wish to reduce their air >travel. > >I would be interested to hear peoples thoughts and other ideas. >Thanks >Sophie Wynne-Jones _________________________________________________________________ Get Pimped! FREE emoticon packs from Windows Live - http://www.pimpmylive.co.uk