The Science Behind the Simulator

Our personal carbon footprint calculator relies on peer-reviewed data and estimates from established environmental bodies, primarily modeled after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports.

• Transportation: Averages 0.404 kg CO₂e per mile driven for standard passenger vehicles.
• Flights: Calculated at approximately 1,000 kg CO₂e per domestic round-trip flight.
• Home Energy: Based on the US average of 0.45 kg CO₂e per kWh of electricity used.
• Diet: Dietary footprints range from high-impact (heavy meat) to low-impact (vegan), factoring in agricultural emissions.

The year 2030 is a critical threshold in global climate models. According to the IPCC, global emissions must be halved by 2030 to limit warming to 1.5°C and prevent the most catastrophic impacts of climate change.

Our climate adaptation simulator projects local risks—such as extreme heat, flooding, and wildfires—based on current trajectory models for 2030. Understanding your 2030 flood risk by zip code or heat vulnerability today empowers you to make resilient choices for your home and family.

Systemic change is necessary, but individual action drives market shifts and cultural norms. By using our tool to simulate reductions—like cutting miles driven by 50% or shifting your diet—you can see exactly how much CO₂e you can prevent from entering the atmosphere. Every fraction of a degree matters.