Safe Climate for business You will need to press the NEXT button to get to the domestic heating calculator.
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Choose your calculator.
Now use the data you found in MY EMISSIONS to calculate your carbon footprint for your home.
If you are keen, visit the TRANSPORT STATION where you can include your own personal transport data.
Discussion points:
Why did you choose that particular calculator?
Do you think they all will give the same result (try it!)
Is your carbon footprint below or above the average? Make your mind up by looking at some data at this site:
World Resource Institute You will have to register if you access more than 3 items – it is free and an excellent website for masses of environmental data.
If you really feel this matters, ask yourself:
Can I really make a difference?
Should everyone be made to reduce their emissions?
Should I be taxed on my Carbon emissions?
If so, who will make me do this?
What should this ‘Carbon tax’ money be used for?
If I do not reduce my Carbon footprint, what will happen in the future? You can get some ideas at the Crystal Ball and Who Cares stations.
Now travel to STATION: MY HOME, find out how to work out the CARBON emissions for your home and how you can reduce YOUR carbon emissions.