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I’m just one person. Does how I live really make a difference?

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	Answer for your emotions – yes. Usually this question comes from people who feel hopeless, so we just want to support you. Yes, in this big crazy world, you do actually matter and make a difference. Now enough mushy stuff. Facts: If you are an American, then how one person lives REALLY makes a difference. The average American produces 22 tons of carbon dioxide per year. This is the highest per capita emission on the globe – the world average is 6 tons per capita. Americans and other citizens in the developed world have a hugely disproportionate impact on climate change. If you reduce your greenhouse gas emissions – primarily those from electricity generation and transportation, both of which rely heavily on burning fossil fuels – then you can make a very big difference. 86% of the U.S. annual energy use comes from fossil fuel combustion. The U.S. is responsible for about 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet we only represent 5% of the earth’s population. Check out our Take Steps section to find out how you can make a difference.
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