Written by Personal Gains from Climate Resilience Actions Why Climate Resilience Matters: Your Personal Gains Climate resilience isn’t just about preparing for floods, wildfires, or extreme weather—it’s about redesigning our lives to be more stable, adaptable, and fulfilling. Beneath the surface of sustainable living lies a series of powerful, often surprising advantages that ripple through our health, […]
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TL;DR
CO₂e lets us compare the warming impact of all greenhouse gases in one simple number.
CO₂ = 1 apple
Methane = 28 apples
Nitrous oxide = 298 apples
1 kg of beef = 60 kg CO₂e
→ That includes burps, poop, fertilizer, diesel, and deforestation.
→ That’s 60 apples’ worth of warming for every steak.
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