Finding out.
For some reason I stumbled upon this co2 calculator. Never knew it existed and actually it was so easy to use. No names given, total privacy.
People are fond of saying that their little bit of effort won't make a difference to this climate crisis. Let the big corporations and governments rather make changes. Aren't they the ones that caused all of this? Well, that is an easy way out, but a dodge nonetheless.
The big companies and governments are often such big polluters because they cater for and to us. Yes, we are the ones fanning the flame. Each and every purchase helps or hinders. The last few days the news organizations have singled out China and Brazil as horrible climate destroyers, but are they really?
Let's look at China. Yes, there is no doubt that they cause huge climate problems but why? Do we ever look at the cheap products we buy and where they were made? China is merely catering for our incessant need to buy bargains of stuff we don't really need. One just needs to take a peak into cupboards and wardrobes and see the useless stuff collect dust and moth! So before we blame China, we need to look at ourselves and our shopping habits.
As for Brazil, they are de-foresting ( destroying ) the rain-forest in order to plant more agricultural crop. Mainly maize and soy. Crops that are used to feed the factory farmed animals across the world. Cheap meats, which we buy on a daily basis. Be it in the form of steak, sausage, salami or ham. If we reduce our addiction to animal products, then as night follows day, less animal feed will have to be planted. So, Brazil is mostly doing horrendous climate crimes because we love to eat meat daily.
There are more ways to do our bit. This co2 calculator does a fabulous job of making one aware where one can save on co2 omissions. Food, travel, household and personal choices combined can make a difference in our individual co2 footprint. Try it and be surprised. Oh, and see your own personal score...
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