People release carbon dioxide into the air every time we breathe out, but we also generate carbon dioxide (CO₂) when we heat our homes, drive our cars, or travel on planes. Less obviously, we are responsible for CO₂ emissions associated with the goods and services we buy, because energy is consumed to provide us with these products.This section shows you ways to figure out how much CO₂ your lifestyle creates and how to reduce that amount or compensate for it.

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