In a recent post I compared a number of carbon footprint calculators that are now available on the web. In conducting my research I was interested to find out whether they agreed or not. They all ask different questions so I’d expect some difference in the results. I did, however, try to give consistent answers as far as I could. Some give an option to … Continue reading Comparing my carbon footprints
Our carbon footprint is a simple concept representing the greenhouse gas emissions for which we are responsible in any given year. It is the most useful tool we have for reducing those emissions. As well as giving an overall total the footprint also tells us which aspects of our lifestyle are leading to the largest emissions. We can use this information to plan how we … Continue reading Which is the best carbon footprint calculator?
Climate science terminology filters through slowly to religious institutions so this post explores an approach to reducing carbon emissions that was first implemented in 2015. Being fair, the scheme is aimed at large multi-national business so we can, perhaps, be forgiven for not being a little slow on the up-take. Having said this it provides a much more reasoned and practical response to the climate … Continue reading What are “science based targets”?
A recent Methodist “Action for Hope” report states that the carbon footprint for the average person in the UK is 4.85 tonnes per person. I’ve recently calculated mine with carbonIndependent which states the average is 14.1 tonnes and with the WWF who use a target of 10.56 tonnes (for 2021). How can these be so different, and which one is correct? Continue reading What is the carbon footprint of the average person in the UK?
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