How to Live a Low-Carbon Life

Described as the carbon reduction bible (this is no exaggeration), the second edition of this extremely thorough and comprehensive book shows how Westerners can reduce their carbon emissions from around 14 to 2 tonnes per annum while saving money in the process. The author explains how we generate emissions both directly and indirectly, making numerous suggestions about how we can reduce our print by choosing to do things differently. Direct emissions include home heating, water heating and cooking, lighting, household appliances, car travel, public transport and air travel, while much of the indirect effects arise from the growing and transportation of food. Both trends and emerging solutions are described in order to put the situation in perspective. All the necessary information is provided, so it is very much up to the reader to think through these issues in relation to their own lives and make future decisions according to the conclusions they draw.