The facts and figures of energy emission, consumption and reduction.
The amount of CO2 in the air is currently 388 parts per million (ppm). The planet is already heating up as a result.
It’s possible to live a comfortable ‘Northern’ lifestyle on just 15,000 KWh of energy per person per year according to the Centre for Alternative Technology.3
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