Dispel - Five Surprising Facts On Climate Change
How much do you know about climate change?
We all think we know about climate change and what one must do to help mitigate it. But there are many common myths and misconceptions that you may not be aware of. So, in this quiz, we test you on your knowledge and hopefully dispel some of the myths that you may have mistaken for truth. Try the quiz and let us know in the comments how you scored!
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First fact
“All the energy saved in switching off your charger for one day is used up in one second of car-driving.” via synopsis of the book
Sustainable Energy – without the hot air.
Second fact
16.5 tonnes of CO2 emissions per capita per year in US.
Per week emission = 16.5/52=0.31 tonnes/week
A tree takes 40 years to sequester 1 tonne of CO2.
Therefore, a tree will take 40*0.31 = 12.4 years to sequester a week of CO2 emissions.
Third fact
The Success of Nonviolent Civil Resistance
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Fourth fact
A round trip flight from New York City to London produces just over 2.5 tons of carbon emissions. India’s per capita emissions = 1.7 tonnes of carbon emissions / year.
Fifth fact
Wikipedia article on individual action on climate change.
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