"Carbon Neutral" is the term used when there is a balance between the CO2 emissions from burning LPG and abatement activities which reduce greenhouse gas emissions from other sources by an equivalent amount.
Many people wish to compensate for the greenhouse gases their everyday activities emit. To 'offset' these emissions, they can reimburse someone who undertakes an activity that abates(reduces or remove) greenhouse gas emissions. Offset projects can either be the capture of emissions (such as the capture of methane from waste, or the capture of CO2 by tree planting) or energy efficiency projects that reduce emissions. SWAP'n'GO GREEN™ is for customers who wish to offset the emissions from their LPG use. All our greenhouse offsets are sourced from Australian government approved abatement activities. These abatement activities contribute to a net reduction of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.
Greenhouse Gases & Climate Change
The most common greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and nitrous oxide. CO2 represents 80% of greenhouse gases and is created when fossil fuels are burnt. It is the main focus of climate change concerns. Greenhouse gases act like a blanket around the earth. But as this layer 'thickens' it absorbs more heat and causes temperatures to rise. This increase in temperature and its impact is referred to as climate change.
What are the potential impacts of climate change on the planet?
Many people wish to compensate for the greenhouse gases their everyday activities emit. To 'offset' these emissions, they can reimburse someone who undertakes an activity that abates(reduces or remove) greenhouse gas emissions. Offset projects can either be the capture of emissions (such as the capture of methane from waste, or the capture of CO2 by tree planting) or energy efficiency projects that reduce emissions. SWAP'n'GO GREEN™ is for customers who wish to offset the emissions from their LPG use. All our greenhouse offsets are sourced from Australian government approved abatement activities. These abatement activities contribute to a net reduction of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.
Greenhouse Gases & Climate Change
The most common greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and nitrous oxide. CO2 represents 80% of greenhouse gases and is created when fossil fuels are burnt. It is the main focus of climate change concerns. Greenhouse gases act like a blanket around the earth. But as this layer 'thickens' it absorbs more heat and causes temperatures to rise. This increase in temperature and its impact is referred to as climate change.
What are the potential impacts of climate change on the planet?
- Increased sea levels and flooding of low lying areas
- An increase in frequency of hot extremes, heat waves and heavy rainfall
- Australian water availability problems intensify in southern and eastern areas
- Declining agricultural production in the south east of Australia
- Australian coastal development will be threatened by rising sea levels
- Worldwide impacts will vary area by area, but many areas will suffer agricultural damage
- There are many potential impacts on bio-diversity etc