Carbon Emissions Calculator

Carbon emissions are the release of compounds containing carbon into the atmosphere created by industrial processes, which include burning fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are used to generate electricity and power vehicles.

These compounds trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to global warming and climate change as Earth's temperatures increase. This leads to shrinking ice caps, rising ocean levels, warmer temperatures, and air pollution, all of which harms the environment.

As high-income countries grow, their carbon footprint grows along with it, increasing the amount of carbon emissions emitted per person. According to the World Bank, the average person in the United States, emits 13.83 tons of carbon per year, almost 3 times the global average. Large amounts of carbon emissions leads to global warming, destroying habitats and animals.

Transportation methods account for 15% of the world's carbon emissions. By reducing our reliance on motorized vehicles, we can reduce our consumption of fossil fuels and our carbon footprint. Instead of driving to the nearby park, you can help the planet by walking or biking instead. Using electric vehicles or renewable energy sources, such as solar power, can also help reduce carbon emissions.

Electric cars are an alternative to using gas cars, as they are environmentally friendly and do not release carbon emissions. However, that also depends on where and how the electricity is sourced.

This calculator helps people understand their environmental impact when they use motorized vehicles, and brings awareness to other alternatives to using these vehicles.

The calculations are based on the average carbon emissions of each mode of transport. Cars emit 400 g CO₂/mi, trucks emit 1,617 g CO₂/mi, planes emit 24,176 g CO₂/mi, and trains emit 177 g CO₂/mi.