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CO2 COMPARISON TOOL

When talking about CO2 reduction, the numbers get so large, it can be hard to picture. Who knows what a ton of green house gas looks like? 

This tool aims to offer you a high level comparison to help you put data into context.

CO2 Comparison Tool
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  Hamburgers

  Google searches

  ChatGPT searches

  Ethereum blockchain transactions

  Return flights from Brussels to Rome

  Flights from Brussels to Bangkok

  Km driven with a fossil fuel car

  Trees annual CO2 sequestration

  Average annual EU citizen emission

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SOME GLOBAL CONTEXT*

Each year we emit around 51 billion tons of CO2. The plan is to get to Zero. 

When talking in a global context it helps to convert to a percentage of 51 billion.

How much greenhouse gas is emitted by the things we do?

MAKING THINGS

(cement, steel, plastic)

KEEPING WARM & COOL

(heating, cooling)

GETTING AROUND

(planes, trucks, cargo)

GROWING THINGS

(plants, animals)

PLUGGING IN

(electricity)

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*Data source: How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates