What's the situation?

Whether it’s driving, flying or turning on the air conditioner, most of us produce some carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions just from daily living.

Carbon dioxide is one example of a greenhouse gas. Most everything we do – from traveling to staying comfortable in our homes – emits CO₂ into the atmosphere. The release of too many greenhouse gases is associated with global climate change by trapping heat and amplifying the earth’s natural greenhouse effect.

Preventing or sequestering the emission of greenhouse gases can help cancel out, or “offset,” the environmental consequences produced by our energy-intensive lifestyles.

This planet’s the only one we’ve got. Learn more about climate change and how you can reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.