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The spectre of climate change is making more and more people think about ways they can lead greener lives - but choosing an environmentally-friendly holiday can be difficult, unless you head to London. Hundreds of thousands of people select London for short breaks and holidays every year, with its combination of historic attractions, culture, fine eateries and affordable accommodation helping to make it one of the world's top tourist destinations. This influx of people has an environmental cost and some key figures in London's tourism industry decided to do something about it. They launched the Green Tourism for London initiative to encourage companies involved in the sector to reduce their carbon footprints. The scheme has also made it easier for holidaymakers to work out which venues have good green credentials. If you are planning a break in a hostel in London, you will find there are a host of museums, attractions and theatres that have Green Tourism accreditation to choose from. The fascinating London Museum, which is home to a number of exhibitions about the capital's past and future, is one of the best known members of the scheme, while people with an interest in fashion and architecture can also visit the Design Museum without having to worry too much about the environmental impact of the venue. Among the smaller exhibitions that have signed up for the Green Tourism scheme are the Freud Museum, the interior design-focused Geffrye Museum and the Horniman Museum of African art and culture. Perhaps unsurprisingly, a number of nature-based attractions hold green accreditation, including London Zoo and the tranquil WWT London Wetland Centre. The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, complete with its vast range of plant species and spectacular treetop walkway, has also signed up. Many people booking a place in a cheap hostel in London do so because they hope to take in a show or concert - something else you can do within the Green Tourism scheme. The Arcola Theatre, which stages exciting new works, and the West End Dominion Theatre, home of big-budget musicals such as We Will Rock You, are both members of the initiative.
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