stackyFACTSIf you want to visit the only carbon-negative country on the planet, be prepared to literally pay for the privilege of breathing their superior air.
If you want to visit the only carbon-negative country on the planet, be prepared to literally pay for the privilege of breathing their superior air. Bhutan's constitution mandates that at least 60% of the country remains forested, allowing it to act as a massive carbon sink. To keep it pristine and prevent over-tourism, they charge visitors an exorbitant 'Sustainable Development Fee' per day just for being within their borders.
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