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Automobiles
The average automobile creates approximately 12,100 pounds of carbon dioxide per year.
To offset 12,100 pounds (5.5 tons) of carbon dioxide you should contribute at least $38.50 annually or $3.20 per month.
For a more precise number you can use a simple calculation. One gallon of gasoline emits 19.4 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Simply multiply 19.4 times the number of gallons of gasoline you buy and this will give you the pounds of carbon dioxide your vehicle emits. The chart below can be used as a quick reference.
One gallon of diesel emits 22.2 pounds of carbon dioxide.
Gasoline
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Gallon(s)
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Pounds of
Carbon
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Suggested
Donation
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1
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19.40
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$.07
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50
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970
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$3.08
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100
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1,940
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$6.16
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Diesel
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Gallon(s)
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Pounds of
Carbon
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Suggested
Donation
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1
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22.20
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$.07
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50
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1,110.00
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$3.50
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100
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2,220.00
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$7.05
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