 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
||
|
What is your carbon footprint? The work of the Kennedy School community in helping solve the problems resulting from climate change is critically important, but all of us have a role to play. As we put this issue together, the Bulletin came across a survey that calculates personal carbon footprints. We all took the survey and thought our readers might want to also. Below you will find the survey questions. To calculate where you stand, go to www.empowermentinstitute.net/lcd/lcd_files/LCDcalcNet.html and start conserving. ___ Number of gallons of garbage you put out each week. An average garbage can holds 32 gallons. ___ On average, your household kWh usage per year. ___ On average, number of therms of natural gas you use per year. ___ On average, number of gallons of propane you use each year. ___ On average, number of gallons of fuel oil you use per year. ___ On average, number of miles you put on your primary car. 300 miles/week or 15,000 miles/year is about average in the United States. ___ If you have a second car, enter the number of miles you drive. ___ If you have a third car, enter the number of miles you drive. ___ Enter average gas mileage for your primary car. If you’re unsure, assume your car gets 22 miles per gallon, which is about average. ___ Average gas mileage for your second car. ___ Average gas mileage for your third car. ___ Estimate the average number of miles that your household travels by air each year. --------------------------------------------------------------- United States 54,600 Source: The Empowerment Institute Let us hear from you!
|
|