Tourism and Climate Change
Global warming is already having an effect on the world's tourism industry. While islands begin to disappear and coastlines erode, a macabre type of tourist is emerging - people burning through thousands of gallons of jet fuel - just to be the last to see disappearing places. Joining host Mike Tidwell during this encore edition of Earthbeat is Jonathan Tourtellot, the director of the National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations and the geotourism editor for National Geographic Traveler. Joining the conversation from his office in Ann Arbor, Michigan is Will Weber, the director of the adventure travel outfitter, Journeys International.
One group that is combining direct political action with their love of America's playgrounds is the National Parks Conservation Agency. Their director of Clean Air Programs, Mark Wenzler, discusses their report: Unnatural Disaster.
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Music used in this edition of Earthbeat: Travelin' Man by DJ Honda & Mos Def. Umi Says by Mos Def, Zero 7 remix.
Our theme music is Baladi by Tony Anka, Bellydance Superstars vol. 2.