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Casually Explained: The Carbon Scale

Published: 2020-02-10
Status: Available | Analyzed

Predictions from this Video

Total: 6
Correct: 0
Incorrect: 0
Pending: 6
Unrated: 0
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If a country sources all its electricity from renewables, the CO2 emissions from electronics will be almost zero.
"the previously mentioned co2 calculations for electrical devices is based on 65% of electricity coming from fossil fuels like in the US but if your country gets all of its electricity from renewables then the co2 emissions from your electronics is almost zero"
Electricity Emissions
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Electric vehicles will have almost zero CO2 emissions if the energy source is renewable.
"if you choose to have an electric car then that too will also almost be zero"
Electric Vehicle Emissions
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It's nearly impossible for individuals in first-world countries to reduce their carbon footprint to below 50% of the national average.
"it's almost impossible to get your carbon footprint below about 50% of the average for your country"
Carbon Footprint in First World Countries
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Manufacturing a laptop produces the same amount of CO2 as using it daily for approximately three years.
"a laptop produces about 250 kilograms of co2 to manufacture which is the same as using it every day for about three years"
Manufacturing Emissions vs. Usage Emissions
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Manufacturing a cell phone generates approximately 30 kg of CO2, equivalent to its daily use for about eight years.
"a cell phone produces about 30 kilograms of co2 to manufacture which is the same as using it every day for about eight years"
Manufacturing Emissions vs. Usage Emissions
Pending
The manufacturing of a large sedan produces up to 15 tons of CO2, which is equivalent to about three years of driving.
"a large sedan takes up to 15 tons of co2 to manufacture which is the same as about three years of driving"
Manufacturing Emissions vs. Usage Emissions
Pending