Dreams and imagination put into action create a better world - we don't have to accept the status quo.

I travel now by car or by train (if possible), and because I don't plan to fly anymore I didn't renew my passport last year.

I don't want jet fuel and its exhaust poisoning the atmosphere and causing environmental disasters. I'll take Amtrak even though it takes a lot longer, it’s the most climate friendly way to travel.

Why did you pledge Flight Free 2023 and what are your travel alternatives to flying?

I’m retired so there is less hurry to get places. Looking forward to seeing the land I’m traveling through.

The climate reality necessitates a collective commitment to reducing our collective greenhouse gas emissions. It starts with me.

I stopped driving until EVs charged with renewable energy were a possibility. I won't fly until the same is possible with air travel.

I want to reduce my negative impact on global climate change as much as possible.

I'm pledging to fly less because I can't fly in good conscience, but I also live far from family. I've made the decision to only fly to visit family from now on--meaning no more vacations to far-off places--and to use trains instead when possible. It's a sacrifice, but I feel it's a sacrifice more people need to make.

I purchased a travel trailer in 2021 and will limit my travels to North America until there are alternatives for international travel that do not use excessive amounts of fuel.

There are so many beautiful places right here, why would I foul the earth by flying? The earth is giving us many messages right now, and she is crying out for us to focus on our needs above our wants.

I couldn't claim to be concerned about the climate crisis and continue to fly. I can't expect to improve transit options across the US if I continue to fly.

Let's all run, bike, train, and carpool for a better future!

While I know that systemic change, not just individual actions, is what's necessary to turn things around, I do think that we can all do our part to help make that happen. This is especially important for people who live in parts of the world responsible for historic emissions contributions, such as myself.

There is so much to do and see in our region, which is the Pacific Northwest.

This pledge was a great next step for me to go flightless for the next year knowing I have the capability to reduce my own carbon emissions through my own actions.

I think it would be wonderful for these “flight free” campaigns to talk more about people such as myself, who have made major reductions but not eliminated flying completely. Particularly in the US, where we have a vast and diverse country but little access to a Europe-style train system. It’s not perfect by any stretch, though I think the climate crisis needs lots of people involved with imperfect solutions!

Preserving life on earth is more important to me than being able to travel. And by staying home I also save lots of money which I use to support causes I believe in. A win-win.

Why submit yourself to the indignity of flying and contribute to the greatest crisis facing humanity when you can simply give yourself more time to actually ENJOY traveling on a train, bus, or even bicycle?

Flying is emblematic of the excesses that are causing worldwide emissions to continue to grow. I cannot be complicit.

The train from New York to Florida marked the beginning of my flying diet. And our family loved it. Here's why I'm cutting out flying at every opportunity I can.