Carbon Footprint CalculatorWhy do I want to use a carbon footprint calculators?
If you are curious where you have the most impact on the environment a CFC could help you make decisions about changing your energy habits.
Here is a list of different versions that you can try. You might be surprised how much CO2 you and your family are actually emitting.
Most CFC come with recommendations about how to 'offset' or neutralize your impact by buying carbon offset certificates. Be sure to invest your time into research of these certificates before you actually invest your money. There is a lot of 'greenwashing' going on these days and you don't want to be left with an investment that can't keep its promise. Click on the green links to get to the web sites. Have fun!
1. An Inconvenient Truth
The national average is 7.5 tons a year. How do you fare? Just fill in the blank and you will get immediate feedback:
http://www.climatecrisis.net/takeaction/carboncalculator/
2. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Allow 10 - 15 minutes to enter the data and to get the most accurate results, have your recent electric bills ready so you can use real numbers for your household's energy consumption.
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ind_calculator.html
3. Yahoo Green
Yahoo as well as Google are doing their share to help us fight global warming. This CFC lets you calculate your carbon emission for the whole household or just you. Plus, great links to other useful sites.