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Old 2nd Oct 2007, 08:36
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JimBall
 
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There is a UK operator of AS355s that makes an astounding claim on their website:

"CO2 Neutral – Keen to reduce any impact we have on the environment, we are the first company in our sector to become CO2 Neutral. After minimising our Carbon footprint, we invested a suitable level of funding in a recognised independent scheme called targetneutral, that off sets our CO2 emissions."

Twin Squirrels - carbon neutral ? How do you minimise the carbon footprint of AS355s ? Is there an option in the brochure ?

Do any of these "offset" schemes have any credibility ? Does this operator consider the effects of all carbon-based transport that supports their business - or just the helicopters ?

One herd of cows does more carbon damage to the world each year than one 500hr light helicopter.

So - eat steak and fly.
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