What is "Carbon Neutral"?

This offshore wind farm in Denmark includes 72 turbines and generates enough clean energy to power 110,000 homes.
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Every time we ride in a car, fly on an airplane, or turn on our computers we are adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. This is because most of the energy we use comes from burning fossil fuels like oil, coal, and gas. Other types of energy, like solar and wind power, do not contribute to climate change but they are often more expensive.

If someone wants to be "carbon neutral", it means they would like to remove just as much carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from the atmosphere as they put in. How can we remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? One way is to buy "carbon offsets" that support projects like a wind farm or solar park. This helps make renewable energy more affordable, and reduces future greenhouse gas emissions to make up for our travel and electricity use today.

Start with the Carbon Calculator link below to find out how much carbon dioxide is released by the things we do every day. Then explore the list of projects that provide Carbon Offsets for anyone who wants to be "carbon neutral".


Carbon Calculator

Carbon Offset providers

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What is "Carbon Neutral"?

This offshore wind farm in Denmark includes 72 turbines and generates enough clean energy to power 110,000 homes.
Click on image for full size (228 Kb)
Every time we travel or turn on our computers, we add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. This is because most of the energy we use comes from fuels like oil, coal, and gas. Other types of energy, like solar and wind power, do not contribute to climate change. But they are often more expensive.

Being "carbon neutral" means removing as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as we put in. How can we remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? One way is to buy "carbon offsets". This supports projects like a wind farm or solar park. It helps make clean energy more affordable. It reduces future greenhouse gas emissions to make up for our travel and electricity use today.

Start with the Carbon Calculator link below. Find out how much carbon dioxide is released by the things we do every day. Then explore the list of projects that provide Carbon Offsets for anyone who wants to be "carbon neutral".


Carbon Calculator

Carbon Offset providers

Listen to a Podcast about How Divorce is Bad for the Environment

What is "Carbon Neutral"?

This offshore wind farm in Denmark includes 72 turbines and generates enough clean energy to power 110,000 homes.
Click on image for full size (228 Kb)
Every time we travel or turn on our computers, we add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. Most of the energy we use comes from oil, coal, and gas. Solar and wind power does not cause climate change. But it often costs more.

Being "carbon neutral" means removing as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as we put in. How can we remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? One way is to buy "carbon offsets". This supports projects like a wind farm or solar park. It helps make clean energy cheaper. It removes future greenhouse gases to make up for our energy use today.

Start with the Carbon Calculator link below. Find out how much carbon dioxide comes from the things we do every day. Then explore the list of projects that provide Carbon Offsets. We are on our way to being "carbon neutral"!


Carbon Calculator

Carbon Offset providers

Listen to a Podcast about How Divorce is Bad for the Environment


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