On Carbon Emissions

I recently tested the carbon footprint calculator, and it is surprising that I reached a score of 8.105. I consider it to be relatively high, since I was told average carbon emissions range between 4 to 6. However, when I looked at the breakdown of my score, I immediately understood the reasons behind my carbon emission levels.

The majority of my carbon emissions came from long distance travel. Since I travel from Vancouver to Hong Kong to visit my family every year, and airplanes are known sources of carbon emissions, I can understand the high rate of carbon emissions. However, what surprised me was the fact that my food caused my carbon emissions than my sheltering and commuting did combined. I always thought that taking the transit or having my heater on was doing more harm to environment than me simply digesting food purely for my survival. I guess I’ll have to cut back on the meat now. Oh boy.

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