Carbon counter: measuring individual choicesThis FT series calculates the carbon costs and savings of individual lifestyle decisions© FT montage/IconmonstrCarbon counter: hybrid working is a hot topicA half-empty office needs much the same heating and air conditioning as a full oneCarbon counter: meat-eating vs veganismPlenty of fruit and vegetables is good for the planetCarbon Counter/EVs: cleaner electricity makes a big difference to emissionsThe power sources used to charge electric cars have to become greenerCarbon counter: palm harm serves up orang-utans on toastPalm oil contributes significantly to CO2 emissions and the dwindling population of the great apesCarbon counter: bitcoin is the ultimate hot investmentCryptocurrency’s high energy consumption will continue to provide fuel for detractorsCarbon counter: petrol vs hybrid vs electricThe case for avoiding a hybrid stepping stoneMore from this SeriesCarbon counter: environmental cost of cash pales against crypto How various payment options compare in terms of carbon footprintCarbon counter: greener heating is warming up Keeping homes cosy is costly, but options to cut carbon footprints are expandingCarbon counter: solar panels still shine in gloomy climatesSignificant cuts in CO2 emissions are possible even in countries such as the UK and GermanyCarbon counter: delivery van vs shopping tripOnline shopping will generally be a greener option than driving to the store for just a couple of itemsCarbon counter: ESG activism will give mile-high snub to executive jets Company pledges to cut CO2 emissions are at odds with high-polluting private aircraftCarbon counter: virtual conferences offer real emission savingsCutting down on travel would significantly reduce participants’ carbon footprintsCarbon counter: cremation versus burialCremations have a larger carbon footprint than burials and have additional environmental costsCarbon counter: space tourism’s environmental payload The power required to fly spacecraft pioneered by Branson and Bezos deserves examinationCarbon counter/nappies: it all comes out in the washReusables leave a chunky footprint but they are still better for the environment Carbon counter: cruise holidays sail away with travel emissionsCancellations may be bad for morale but they are good for the environmentCarbon counter: for peat’s sakeThe £24bn UK horticultural industry has been lamentably slow to phase out use
