TV adventurer Simon Reeve brands himself 'hypocrite' over 'enormous' carbon footprint

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Travel expert Simon Reeve is well known for visiting exotic locations across the globe in his BBC documentaries. Over the years he’s presented travel programmes from far-flung destinations including Australia, Cuba and the Caribbean. However, in recent years Simon seems to have switched his focus to places closer to home as he’s showcased British landscapes. In a recent interview, the explorer opened up about his travel adventures and the impact they can have on the environment. The star confessed he sometimes feels like a “hypocrite” as a result of the carbon footprints created by his travel shows.

Simon chatted about the environmental impact of travel in a recent interview on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. Opening up to host Lauren Laverne, Simon revealed he often considers how his own actions can impact the planet. Noting the carbon footprint his travel shows leave behind, Simon commented: “I obviously feel many a time like a hypocrite.” However, he pointed out that his travel programmes also have “value” by highlighting environmental issues around the world. READ MORE: The Masked Singer Mushroom identified as Loose Women star?

The adventurer said: “Personally, I would like to think there is some tiny value in the programmes I make, and I hope that mitigates in some ways the enormous footprint that I have, and we have, making these journeys. “We’ve tried to incorporate from the beginning true, honest stories about what’s happening to our planet,” he added. Simon confessed his shows may not be perfect when it comes to the environment, but insisted they deliver an important message to viewers. He explained: “Ultimately, the only way we’re going to know what’s happening out there is by going out there and faithfully capturing it and bringing it back for people to see and be shocked by.

“I’m not sure we entirely get it right. But, I think there is a value and importance in doing it,” the travel expert commented. Taking into consideration the environmental impact his travel programmes can have, Simon has attempted to shift his focus to exploring more of the UK. In recent years, his shows have showcased the landscapes of Cornwall, the Lake District and Cumbria. Simon explained his passion for travel was something that came to him later on in life. DON'T MISS...

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Despite now being a well-travelled adventurer, Simon never flew on a plane until he was an adult. Noting how his upbringing hadn’t been particularly adventurous, he added: “I think that’s partly why I’m so grateful for the journeys I’ve been on since. “I don’t take them for granted as a result,” he added. The BBC star explained his love of exploring often leads him to take on challenges others might consider too dangerous.