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Right now, China followed by the US emit the most greenhouse gases annually of all countries in the world. The US is also the current leader in cumulative emissions over history.  This guide provides an outline of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, where we look at the past, present and future of emissions.   … Read more

There might be a few main considerations when assessing which greenhouse gas is the worst (in relation to how much they contribute to climate change). In this guide, we outline what those considerations might be, as well as list other information relevant to the main greenhouse gases.   Summary – Which Greenhouse Gas Is The … Read more

Some industries/sectors emit more greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide than others (i.e. have a larger carbon footprint) It’s important to look at the average emissions from industries on a global level, but also in individual countries, because each country has a different economy and sectoral makeup. In this guide, we look at emission shares from … Read more

In the lists of the guide below, you can see the countries that emit the most greenhouse gases, and specifically carbon dioxide i.e. the countries with the largest carbon footprints. There’s information for cumulative, annual and per capita emissions.   Summary – Countries That Emit The Most Greenhouse Gases Emissions for the different countries worldwide … Read more

We’ve already put together a guide on the carbon footprints of different foods. But, in the guide below, we’ve outlined the carbon footprints of different products and everyday things, such as cars, electricity, household appliances, and more We’ve also organized them into categories.   Summary – Carbon Footprints Of Everyday Products & Things There’s a … Read more

A carbon footprint is generally the amount of carbon or greenhouse gas emissions that result from something. There’s a carbon footprint to almost everything – from different foods, to an activity like driving a car, and even for an entire country. In this guide, we outline in greater depth what makes up a carbon footprint, … Read more

It takes water to make or produce almost everything that people buy, use, consume, eat/drink, and do. A water footprint is one way of measuring or expressing the water required for something. In this guide, we explain explain in further detail what a water footprint is, how it can be used, and also what virtual … Read more

We already put together a guide on how much water it takes to make different foods, beverages and crops. But, the guide below is about how much water it takes to make everyday items, products and things like cars, phones, t shirts, and electricity. We’ve organized and split the guide up into the different categories … Read more

Food waste and food loss is a bigger issue than most think. It happens at different stages of the food lifecycle – between food being produced on the farm, and when it arrives in your house or on your plate. It also occurs in different ways in developed, and developing countries. In this guide we … Read more

There are three main sectors responsible for global fresh water withdrawals in society – agriculture, in industry, and households. In each of these three sectors, there are various ways we waste or lose water that we might otherwise be able to use, save or re-use. In the guide below, we look at the different ways … Read more