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    The document discusses several negative environmental impacts of tourism including destruction of land resources through deforestation and construction, air pollution from increased transportation, and solid waste and littering left by tourists in remote areas with limited disposal facilities. It suggests that responsible tourism which reduces impacts on resources and the environment through practices like "Leave No Trace" ethics would be more sustainable. Contact information is provided for an organization promoting green holidays.

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    The document discusses several negative environmental impacts of tourism including destruction of land resources through deforestation and construction, air pollution from increased transportation, and solid waste and littering left by tourists in remote areas with limited disposal facilities. It suggests that responsible tourism which reduces impacts on resources and the environment through practices like "Leave No Trace" ethics would be more sustainable. Contact information is provided for an organization promoting green holidays.

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    The Grass Can Be Greener On A Go Green Holiday

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    The document discusses several negative environmental impacts of tourism including destruction of land resources through deforestation and construction, air pollution from increased transportation, and solid waste and littering left by tourists in remote areas with limited disposal facilities. It suggests that responsible tourism which reduces impacts on resources and the environment through practices like "Leave No Trace" ethics would be more sustainable. Contact information is provided for an organization promoting green holidays.

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    The grass can be greener on a go green holiday

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    The Destruction of Land


    Important land resources are: minerals, fertile soil, forests. Increased construction of tourism increased the pressure on these resources and on scenic landscapes the form of deforestation caused by fuel wood collection and land clearing for hotels

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    Air pollution
    Transport by air, road, and rail is continuously increasing in response to the rising number of tourists and their greater mobility. Tourism now accounts for more than 60% of air travel Air pollution from tourist transportation has impacts on the global level, especially from CO2 emissions related to transportation energy use.

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    Solid waste and littering


    In mountain areas, trekking tourists generate a great deal of waste. Tourists on expedition leave behind their garbage, oxygen cylinders and even camping equipment. Such practices destroy the environment with all the rubbish typical of the developed world, in remote areas that have few garbage collection or disposal facilities.

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    What can we do?


    Any form of tourism that does not reduce the availability of resources and does not stop future travelers from enjoying the same experience Tourism which reduces negative impacts on the environment. A camping trip using "Leave No Trace" ethics would be considered responsible tourism.

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    Contact information
    The trees can be greener with go green holidays Customer number 866-469-2464 www.gogreenholidays.com

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