2019 astronomy conferences emitted 42,500 tons of CO2-equivalent emissions, with 1 ton per participant.
Astronomy conferences in 2019 produced 42,500 tons of CO2-equivalent emissions, with an average of 1 ton per participant. Researchers suggest virtual meetings for reducing this carbon cost, while also proposing locating venues close to the majority of participants. In 2019, global travel to international academic conferences in astronomy emitted the carbon equivalent of 1.5 times the Earth-sun distance.
April 30, 2024
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