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Calculate your carbon footprint!
Everyone has a carbon footprint - it's your own personal measure of how much carbon dioxide you create and how much you contribute to climate change.
Calculate your carbon footprint!
Use the ACT ON CO2 calculator to find out what your carbon footprint is. You'll also get a personalised action plan with recommendations about how you can help tackle climate change - including links to further information on Directgov and the Energy Saving Trust website.
ACT ON CO2
Climate change is a serious problem that affects us all. There is strong evidence that human emissions of greenhouse gases are changing the world's climate. The main greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide (CO2), produced when we burn fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas for energy.
Over 40 per cent of CO2 emissions in the UK come directly from what we do as individuals; for example, heating and using electricity in our homes - and driving vehicles. Flights are the next biggest source of individuals’ CO2 emissions.
Ways in which the government will help people act
There are many ways the government is planning to help you act on reducing CO2 emissions - now and in the future. This means working in partnership with businesses, organisations and manufacturers.
'My CO2' climate change film
This short film shows how energy use in your home creates CO2 emissions, and how we can all reduce our emissions to help tackle climate change.
A bright idea has got even better
The Energy Saving Trust has compiled a guide to help you find the best energy saving lightbulbs for your house.
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