It’s now widely accepted that global warming presents the biggest threat the world has ever faced. And that it’s largely caused by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide emitted from vehicles, planes, homes and industry around the globe.

Were you aware, however, that individuals account for a staggering 35% of emissions worldwide? Each of us produces a relatively small amount – but when we add the world’s people, homes and vehicles together the emissions tot up to a huge, frightening total. How many people realise that the average family car emits more than four tonnes of CO2 a year? Or that when we boil a full kettle for one cup of tea or leave the television on standby we’re contributing to unnecessary global warming?

On this site you’ll find no technical jargon or complex intellectual debate. Just simple, practical ways of reducing your personal carbon emissions and offsetting those you make as part of daily life via carbonpaid in collaboration with CO2e.com. We’re not suggesting you should live by candlelight and throw away your car keys. Far from it. But if enough of us conserve resources and take responsibility for the carbon we emit, together we can make a significant impact.

By visiting the carbonpaid website you’re taking a step towards rebalancing a world that’s now fighting for survival. After all, we each have to do as much as we can to save the planet for future generations.