May 8, 2007
Homeowners Can Battle Against Global Warming
Homeowners Can Battle Against Global Warming
Going green is the new black in 2007. Advice abounds on how to cut your carbon dioxide output and do your part in the battle against global warming. But how much does a person have to spend to go green–and what kind of environmental impact would that spending actually have?
The U.S. is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, accounting for 25% of the world's total. The average American is responsible for about 20 metric tons a year of CO2 equivalent (CO2e), a standard measure of greenhouse gases. That's about 40,000 pounds of CO2e a year, per capita, a far greater number than that of any other industrialized country.
Sixteen percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are generated from our homes–from the fossil fuels burned to power our electronics, lighting, heating and cooling systems.
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