So now you’ve decided to visit Cyprus you need to get there. Trawling through the internet searching for cheap flights to Cyprus isn't an easy affair. MyKey2Cyprus can provide you with travel options – using one of the many airlines available. Whether you are working to a budget or looking to travel first class you’ll find a flight that suits you. Our low cost flight prices aren't the only benefit as MyKey2Cyprus is also committed to providing a quality service, with professional staff that are amongst the best trained and most courteous in the industry. You can also enjoy pre-bookable seats and great value refreshments. |
Flying From:
- Manchester
- Heathrow
- Gatwick
- Liverpool
- East Midlands
- Luton
- Newcastle
- Leeds/ Bradford
- Edinburgh
- Cardiff
Cyprus has 2 major international airports, the largest being Larnaca to the south of the Island, mainly serving the resorts of Ayia Napa and Limassol. The second, Paphos, recently opened and is scheduled for expansion over the next 3 years. MyKey2Cyprus can arrange for flights to both airports providing you with an unrivalled selection of dates, times and prices to suit your needs.
Once you arrive at the airport don't forget MyKey2Cyprus services can get you where you are going, whether by arranging car hire or providing a taxi transfer service.
Carbon Footprint
Each time we heat our homes, take a flight or drive the car, CO2 is added into the atmosphere. CO2 is a greenhouse gas that is released when fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal are burnt.
This year humans will generate around 26 billion metric tons of excess carbon dioxide (CO2) - that's 4.3 tons per person. All that extra CO2 precipitates global warming and leads to severe human and animal respiratory problems.
The average European emits close to 10 metric tons of CO2 per year. Not to be outdone, the average American emits over 20 metric tons - more than 6 times the world average. Worldwide, idle computers alone generate 45 million metric tons of CO2, enough gas to fill 810,000,000,000 (810 billion) balloons. But while much discussion focuses on the need for government regulation, little has been said about the very practical things we can do in and around our homes to reduce our own carbon footprint.
There is a temptation to feel that as individuals we can't do much to fix the problem of carbon emissions - this is simply not true.
We can all take simple steps to reduce the amount of CO2 we produce, and some helpful links are provided in the 'low carbon living 'section.
We can also offset the rest. Offsetting means paying someone to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere on your behalf. In that way we can pay for the damage we are causing and the money helps to fund transition to a lower-carbon world.
Climate Care offsets your CO2 by funding projects around the world. These involve:
- Renewable energy - this replaces non-renewable fuel such as coal Energy efficiency - this reduces the amount of fuel needed
- Forest restoration - this absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere as the trees grow.
So as well as taking steps to reduce your 'carbon footprint' you can offset what remains, helping to promote low-carbon technologies where they have the greatest impact.
Find out more about buying offsets and our approach to carbon reduction projects.
Low Carbon Living
When it comes to CO2 we all over-indulge. So, to prevent the climate from becoming more unhealthy, we all need to work towards a low-carbon lifestyle.
Click here for our review of products that help you save energy.
See below for our hints and links for a lower carbon lifestyle.
Transport
Walk and cycle more: for info on your local walking and cycling routes visit www.sustrans.org.
Drive smartly: consider driving at 60 mph rather than 80 mph on the motorway - you may use 25% less fuel.
Join a car club, e.g. CityCarClub. There are even rural car clubs starting up, like the South Devon based Moorcar.
Home Power
8% of electricity consumed at home is from items we aren't using - so don't leave the TV and other things on "standby".
Gadgets: You can now buy various items to reduce your energy use. See the product review section for details of the 'OneClickPower' multi-plug.
Kitchen kit: If you are buying new kitchen appliances, make sure they are "A-rated" as they use less energy.
Green electricity: Switch to a renewable electricity tariff - it needn't cost anything extra but shows your commitment to a renewable future.
Green lighting: energy efficient lamps are now available for most types of fitting. For a wide selection online try Efficient Light.
Treat Your Home....
… to some extra layers, and help keep more of that heat you're paying for. The Energy Saving Trust www.est.org.uk provides advice, and you can read a review of Thermafleece insulation in the review section.
To step up to the challenge, get on the path to energy independence. Installations such as solar water heaters and micro-wind generators can provide for much of your home energy needs. Again, see www.est.org.uk.
Food
Buy food grown locally wherever possible - this cuts down on the air miles.
Vegetable box schemes: contact your local council to find out your nearest.
Visit farmers markets: www.farmersmarkets.net
Eat organic! Organic food is less reliant on fossil fuels for its production. www.soilassociation.org
Campaign
Join the movement to encourage our government and communities to take action for the climate:
Organise a speaker
A network of over 80 speakers in the UK able to give introductions to Climate Change. Available for bookings for societies, schools etc.
And finally...
See how you shape up on the Tearfund 'Climate Change Pentathlon'