Half a ton of carbon dioxide emissions per member of the 'Today' team which flew to see Greta

photo op

The Sunday Times tells us that Mishal Husain and a team from Today went to Sweden to interview Greta Thunberg. Naturally, they flew there - and not by magic carpet or low-cost reindeer.

Today editor Sarah Sands told the paper:

We did discuss that among ourselves. It felt awkward but we did not have the time for trains or boats. Greta is not actually judgmental towards individuals, accepting that other people will not all conform to her high standards and asking only for people to do what they can. Change has to be collective.

The Sunday Times also tells us that, as part of her guest editorship, Greta had a conversation with one of her heroes - Sir David Attenborough. This was done via her laptop in Sweden and a studio in Broadcasting House. 

So the question arises: Why didn't Mishal Husain & Co. do the same? What was the actual need to fly out there? Is it just because Today wanted a photo op with the famous Greta?