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13 metric tonnes of CO2 emissionsĀ on average yearly per person living in Denmark

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The world average per person per year is six tons. The ideal number would be 3 tons per person per year, if we wanted to slow down global warming. So we are quite far from the ideal number in Denmark. Why? 

  • 20% of emissions come from the food we eat daily. The main culprit is beef. 
  • 18% from public institutions (hospitals, schools, etc.). 
  • 13% from construction and renovations. 
  • 9% from electricity and heating. 
  • 7.5% from driving private vehicles. 
  • 5% from clothes and shoes. 
  • 5% from white goods and electronics. 
  • 4% from flying. 
  • 3% from hobbies. 
  • 2% from using ferries. 
  • 2% from personal care products. 
Narcis George Matache
Narcis George Matachehttp://www.narcis.dk
Executive Editor and Founder of "Last Week in Denmark".

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