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The story
A new study says tourism accounts for 8% of global carbon emissions – about three times more than previously estimated.
The report, published in the journal Nature, includes details on the carbon footprint linked to tourists' food, shopping and accommodation as well as their travel.
Key words and phrases
choking
stopping from breathing
- He looked like he was choking - probably because he was eating too fast.
- Throughout the holiday, the roads were choked with cars.
globetrotting
travelling frequently worldwide
- The globetrotting basketball team became world famous.
- Globetrotting is a wonderful life, but it's hard to start a family.
cost the earth
be very expensive
- It's a beautiful dress, but it costs the earth. I certainly can't afford it.
- The wedding cost the earth, but you can't put a price on love.
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