Nearly any activity consumes energy and therefore forces emissions of CO2.
Of course using green energy is different. However, it is useful to know the emissions generated by different goods or activities.
Kick the Habit is a excellent guide to climate neutrality. Provided and produced by UNEP it is full of maps, examples, graphic and this chart.
The graphic beside gives a descriptive overview and you may easily find a point where to save energy the easy way. The graphic is available in the explorer, so just click and use your mouse (wheel) to explore. All given amount are in kilograms of CO2 equivalent.
Credits: UNEP/GRID-Arendal. Examples of GHG emission amounts generated by different activities or goods. UNEP/GRID-Arendal Maps and Graphics Library. 2008. Available at: http://maps.grida.no/go/graphic/examples-of-ghg-emission-amounts-generated-by-different-activities-or-goods. Accessed October 12, 2008.
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