Add Up Your CO2 Emissions
The United States releases an average of about 40,000 pounds of carbon dioxide per person every year. Do you want to find out your average annual emissions of carbon dioxide? Answer each question by entering a number. Use whole numbers for your answer -- do not use dollar signs, commas, or blanks.


How many miles do you drive per week?

  miles
When driving how many people are usually in the car?

   people/person
How many miles do you ride on a bus per week?
An average urban bus trip is 4 miles; 10 trips equals 40 miles.

  miles
How many miles do you fly per year?
New York to San Francisco is a 2500 mile-flight.

  miles
How many miles do you travel in a train or subway per week?
An average subway trip is 5 miles; 10 trips equals 50 miles.

  miles
How many miles do you ride in a taxi per week?
Each urban taxi trip is 3 miles; 5 trips equals 15 miles.

  miles
How many bags of trash do you recycle per week?
Assume you put your recyclables in a brown paper grocery bag.

  bag(s)
How many bags of trash do you throw away per week?
A typical bag is a medium-sized kitchen bag.

  bag(s)
How much is your monthly gas bill?
An average three room apartment might be $20.

$
How much is your monthly electric bill?
An average three room apartment might be $35.

$
How many people live in your house or apartment?

  people/person

Does your home have oil heat?