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Carbon Savings Calculator -- Calculate Your Carbon Reduction by Taking Public Transportation Instead of Driving

This calculator will help you estimate the potential reduction of carbon dioxide emissions you can achieve by switching part or all of your travel to public transportation.

Public transportation agencies are encouraged to add a link for this calculator to their websites.

Your car's gas mileage (MPG)
Number of miles you drive per week
Number of miles per week you reduce by using public transportation
TOTALS
Your CO2 emissions (in pounds) per week from driving
YOU SAVE
Your CO2 savings

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Commuting by public transportation reduces your carbon emissions by 20 lbs per day, 4,800 lbs per year, which is more than if you weatherized your home, converted to fluorescent bulbs and replaced an old refrigerator, combined.

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