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Carbon Footprint Basics
Estimate and reduce emissions
Carbon footprints count CO2e from electricity, heating, travel, food, and purchases; lowering them involves efficiency, low-carbon power, reduced air travel, and mindful consumption.
- carbon footprint
- emissions
- co2e
- travel
- energy
Measure
Tally energy, travel, food, and goods using CO2e factors.
Prioritize
Target biggest sources: flights, driving, heating, heavy consumption.
Reduce
Use efficiency, clean power, less flying, and lower-impact foods.