Flying: Take a Greener Route

In summer heat, lower window shades to keep the plane cooler, requiring less energy to power the air conditioning system. If every window shade were closed, the temperature in the plane could be reduced by 10°C. JENNY NOBLE

In the past five years, carbon emissions from aviation have shot up 32 percent, and global demand for aviation is expected to double over the next 20 years. JENNY NOBLE

In the past five years, carbon emissions from aviation have shot up 32 percent, and global demand for aviation is expected to double over the next 20 years. JENNY NOBLE

Until flying becomes more fuel efficient, consider a nearby “stay-cation.” Stumbling upon these Chinese dragons visiting The Met reminded me that New York is a world of countries and cultures to explore. JENNY NOBLE