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The climate cost of Scotland's tourism industry
Tourism is a cornerstone of Scotland’s economy, it's worth 5% of the country's GDP. That's more than agriculture, forestry, and fishing combined.
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2.7 million overseas visitors come here every year. That's great for creating local jobs, but it's bad for the climate - especially when Scotland aims to have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
As the tourism sector rebuilds from the pandemic, the Nine’s Christopher Bobyn has been evaluating the climate cost of Scotland’s tourism industry.
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