Torontoist: Kasandra Bracken
Here’s a riddle: What walks throughout Canada, weighs more than a Brit, but less than an American, and can help stop global warming? No, it’s not Sasquatch. It’s not Kyoto.
Stumped? We’ll give you a hint. It’s the average Torontonian’s carbon footprint!
According to Zerofootprint, a not-for-profit environmental organization, the average Torontonian’s carbon footprint sits at 8.6 tonnes per year—more than a fully-grown African elephant! Zerofootprint teamed up with the City of Toronto to create a locally-based website, which Mayor David Miller unveiled earlier this week. The site hosts an online, Toronto-specific footprint calculator where you can find how much carbon dioxide it takes to go by GO Train, streetcar, and even scooter.
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