The Carbon Family - Reducing Emissions

The video discusses a typical family's carbon emissions, totaling 40 tons annually, and the need to reduce this by 80% by 2050. It outlines immediate actions like using energy-saving bulbs, reducing heating, and buying local food to cut emissions. Lifestyle changes, such as using a fuel-efficient car and traveling by train, further reduce their carbon footprint. The family successfully cuts their emissions by half, demonstrating that small changes can significantly impact global warming.

What is the target reduction in carbon emissions by 2050 for the Carbons family?

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%

• 100%

How much carbon can be saved by switching to energy-saving bulbs?

• 500 kg

• 160 kg

• 1000 kg

• 50 kg

What is one benefit of buying locally grown food?

• It reduces carbon emissions by 1100 kg annually.

• It saves 500 kg of carbon emissions.

• It reduces emissions by 6000 kg.

• It cuts emissions by 2000 kg.

How much carbon can be saved by using a more fuel-efficient car?

• 2000 kg

• 500 kg

• 6000 kg

• 10000 kg

What is the total reduction in carbon emissions achieved by the Carbons family?

• 10,000 kg

• 20,000 kg

• 25,000 kg

• 15,000 kg