My business travel was killing the environment and now I must atone
Out of the 52 weeks in a year, it would be safe to assume that I traveled on average 45 weeks. Eighteen years times 45 weeks times 1,090 equals 882,900 kg. of CO2.
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Out of the 52 weeks in a year, it would be safe to assume that I traveled on average 45 weeks. Eighteen years times 45 weeks times 1,090 equals 882,900 kg. of CO2.
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