Rick Steves to give $1 million yearly to stop climate change

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EDMONDS — Rick Steves sees climate change in nearly every country he visits.

Drought keeps Ethiopian farmers from growing crops, skiers can no longer enjoy the Swiss Alps in summer, and people flock from southern to northern Europe to escape the heat.

Steves says the travel industry contributes to these problems, including his own business, Rick Steves’ Europe in Edmonds.

He’s decided to donate $1 million each year from his company’s profits in an effort to combat climate change. The program is called Climate Smart Commitment.

He plans to give $30 for each of his customers. Experts say it takes about that much to lessen the impact one traveller has on the environment.

About 30,000 people book the company’s services each year. That adds up to about $900,000, and is then rounded up.

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[happybird]

1. That's great

I watch the PBS travel shows and Rick Steves is my favorite tour guide. Now I like him even more! IIRC, he is also an advocate for legalization.👍

[IndyOp]

2. I didn't know much about him until I recently read a feature article about his career, etc -

seemed to be quite a decent fellow. Now I am impressed and grateful.

Thank you Mr. Steves!

[BigmanPigman]

3. I saw him speak once. He is a genuine and sincerely good guy

so I am not surprised by this.