Comparing my carbon footprints

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

Which is the best carbon footprint calculator?

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?

What is the carbon footprint of the average person in the UK?

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?