Synopses & Reviews
This fully revised and expanded new edition takes into account new government targets on emissions reductions and includes up-to-date calculations and extensive new graphics clearly laying out the path to a low-carbon life.Drastic reduction of carbon emissions is vital if we are to avoid a catastrophe that devastates large parts of the world. Governments and businesses have been slow to act-individuals can take the lead and reduce their impact now.How to Live a Low Carbon Life shows how easy it is to calculate and lower your carbon footprint, taking in every aspect of our lives-from travel to home appliances to the food on our plate.Goodall's book is comprehensive and definitive, a one-stop reference guide to calculating your CO2 emissions and reducing them from an average of 14 tons to a sustainable 2 tons per year.
Synopsis
Drastic reduction of carbon emissions is vital if we are to avoid a catastrophe that devastates large parts of the world. Governments and businesses have been slow to act - individuals need to take the lead now if we are to avoid climate chaos. Each Westener is responsible for an average 10 - 20 tonnes of carbon emissions each year (depending on where you live). In How to Live a Low-Carbon Life, Chris Goodall shows how easy it is to take responsibility, providing a comprehensive, one-stop reference guide to calculating your CO2 emissions and reducing them to a more sustainable 2 tonnes a year. This fully revised and expanded new edition takes into account new government targets on emissions reductions and includes up-to-date calculations and extensive graphics clearly laying out the path to a low-carbon life.