There's been lots of talk over the last few years about how to tackle climate change and air travel. I'm not going to preach to you about the politics and problems. I'll leave that to scientific bigots and those who try to push fanatic views down on you.
Be honest though, have you ever thought about taking a holiday by train? You would be surprised at the beautiful countryside and magic you miss through going by air.
Two years ago I took an ultimate holiday in North USA, travelling solely by Amtrak. The trains there sadly do need to be more relianle and run more frequently but the journeys are really enjoyable. You meet a host of friendly and interesting individuals while the train travels through little towns, fields of corn, rocky mountains and burning hot desert. The scenery and landscape you can take in is is unbelievably out of this world. Fellow passengers are often happy to have a discussion and join you for a bite in the restaurant cart. I urge you to try this as it is the new way travel.
Prepare to be amazed by a world of new experiences and friendly faces.