This one really resonated with me. So many of the choices that I make are different than those I would make if my environmental impact (especially my carbon footprint) was of no concern. I haven't traveled internationally since my mid-20s, for example, even though it was easily my favorite thing to do in my early 20s. And I loathe my Prius (though I have no plans to free myself of it and the 50 mpg it gets) and think fondly of the 4Runner I drove in my early 20s and the Outbacks that I drove for the next 15 years. I also miss road trips.
That all said, if you're looking for a reason to justify getting that second truck (or assuage your guilt after getting it), consider the positive climate impact you'll be having by putting it into semi-retirement. Even if it was your only truck, I can't imagine there are many other owners who would drive it as few miles as you will and each mile not driven by it will be a win for the climate.
This one really resonated with me. So many of the choices that I make are different than those I would make if my environmental impact (especially my carbon footprint) was of no concern. I haven't traveled internationally since my mid-20s, for example, even though it was easily my favorite thing to do in my early 20s. And I loathe my Prius (though I have no plans to free myself of it and the 50 mpg it gets) and think fondly of the 4Runner I drove in my early 20s and the Outbacks that I drove for the next 15 years. I also miss road trips.
That all said, if you're looking for a reason to justify getting that second truck (or assuage your guilt after getting it), consider the positive climate impact you'll be having by putting it into semi-retirement. Even if it was your only truck, I can't imagine there are many other owners who would drive it as few miles as you will and each mile not driven by it will be a win for the climate.
thanks for the links to the Malm article.