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Bhutan
Bhutan
Can a country really be carbon neutral? Step forward Bhutan.
Yes, despite its position between
India and
China – two of the most polluting countries in the world –
Bhutan is in a carbon deficit. While we usually bemoan expensive
visas, we’re all for Bhutan’s. Not only has it enabled the country
to sidestep the culturally erosive blight of overtourism, but
roughly a quarter of the fee goes towards strengthening public
services in line with eco-credentials. While the country doesn’t
lack vehicle-oriented infrastructure – the first tarmac road was
built in the 60s – its lush, tropical forests help to guzzle more
than six million tonnes of carbon per year.
STAY: Gangtey Lodge,
Amankora