An average household today emits 11 Tonnes of CO2 every year. Global surface temperature increased 0.74 ± 0.18 °C (1.33 ± 0.32 °F) during the last century. Based on estimates by NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, 2005 was the warmest year since reliable, widespread instrumental measurements became available in the late 1800’s.The temperature difference between today’s average temperatures and those of ice ages is not more than 5 – 9 degree centigrade.
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CALCULATE YOUR CARBON EMISSION
As an individual you can help by reducing dependence on fossil fuels and saving Electricity which in India is largely coal based. Every missed opportunity aggravating India’s Energy Security Calculate emission from your daily driving and from your electricity consumption in Kg/yr:
Input : Mileage of your car and the distance driven per day Input : From your monthly bill
OFFSET YOUR CARBON EMISSION
Don’t leave appliances in Standby Mode : Standby electricity puts extra demand on electricity generation and needlessly pollutes environment .Most of us never completely switch off TV and DVD players.See what happens
Electrical consumption in Standby mode for 1 yr = 102.49kwh/year
No of TV households in India = 125mn
Even if 10 % of these forget to switch off = 12.5mn
CO2 emissions generated = 1237566 Ton /yr
Electricity wastage ( @Rs 4.20/unit) = Rs 550 cr
Use LED bulbs for lights which run for maximum hours in your home. Not only will the LED bulbs save 66% more energy than normal CFL’s you will not need to replace them for next 10 years !
Plant Trees : It dosent take much effort to plant a tree around your house. Over the life of a normal tree , it will absorb 1 Ton of CO2 ( 22kg annually over life of 40 yrs)
Avoid un necessary usage of your car : You will not only help the environment but also help India’s GDP deficit. Last year the oil imports were for 78b $
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