How Carbon Footprint Works

Understanding your carbon footprint helps you make informed decisions about reducing your environmental impact.

What is a Carbon Footprint?

A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by our actions.

Examples

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Transportation

Transportation is one of the largest contributors to personal carbon footprints.

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Food Choices

What you eat has a significant impact on your carbon footprint.

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Home Energy

How you heat, cool, and power your home is a major factor.

Comparisons

1 km by car0.2 kg CO₂
1 km by bus0.1 kg CO₂
1 kg beef5.0 kg CO₂
1 kg chicken2.5 kg CO₂
1 kg vegetables0.5 kg CO₂
1 kWh electricity (grid)0.5 kg CO₂

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