How many earths does it take?

[son_of_a_gunn_25]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 4:31pm

This is a kind of fun way to see how many earths it would take to support the entire world population if everyone lived your lifestyle.

I came in at 4.2 earths at first, but I went back and revised a few things I could easily change and got down to 3.7.
What is your ecological footprint?

[papalovesmambo]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 4:37pm

takes me 5. now get out there and find me some more earths, bitches.

[Calvin]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 4:41pm

5.1 -- I'm more earthy than you, papa!

It's because I fly so much. But if I didn't, I wouldn't have a job. Then, I'd lose my apartment and electricity and then be down to 0.5 earths.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 4:47pm

5.1 also, and I am sure that it has to do with the flying I have to do for work.

[DG]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 4:48pm

It's interesting to me how there are questions on there that most would take for granted - like electricity in the home, for example. I think we forget how spoiled we are.

And we here in SoCal are amongst the worst offenders

[son_of_a_gunn_25]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 4:49pm

The lowest I can get it to go down to is 2.4 earths and that's if I go vegan, don't ever use a vehicle of any kind, and do not use electricity.

Updated On: 5/1/08 at 04:49 PM

[Calvin]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 4:52pm

I noticed that.

Just out of curiosity, I put everything as low as possible, including no electricity, no running water and cramming 7 people into a 500 sf home, no travel, and no animal products -- and it's still at 2.3.

We're screwed.

addy, changing my flying alone took me down an entire earth.

[Namaste]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 4:55pm

3.7.

And I was so smug thinking I'd beat you all...

[DG]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 4:56pm

I would imagine the base level is geared around current population numbers - which are generally accepted as unsustainable.

Contrary to what some might think who believe we are given 'dominion' over this rock.

[NYadgal]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 4:56pm

It must be the flying.

I got it down to 4.8, by wearing all black, cutting my hair short and letting it go grey, only riding a bicycle and having roommates move in...

[DG]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 4:57pm

"I got it down to 4.8, by wearing all black, cutting my hair short and letting it go grey, only riding a bicycle and having roommates move in..."

Addy, you simply have to join a convent.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 4:59pm

5.2

What's the carbon footprint on the 2 minutes of my life I won't get back?

[NYadgal]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 5:01pm

Only if I can sing, DG!

PalJoey, I think we have to plan more picnics in the park drinking wine!

[jenna2]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 5:04pm

I only got 3.2 earths. But hopefully, someday, I'll have the financial resources to consume a lot more.

[D2]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 5:13pm

4.6

[Dancinqueen123]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 5:15pm

3.8

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 5:24pm

Updated On: 1/23/09 at 05:24 PM

[son_of_a_gunn_25]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 5:47pm

"But who cares?!"

I think how much people care is partially generational. I am young and the majority of Millenials who are coming of age care much more deeply about the environment than the majority of Gen-Xers and Baby Boomers.

(I know you were being sarcastic, but I felt like sharing anyway.)

Updated On: 5/1/08 at 05:47 PM

[tazber]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 5:53pm

3.4

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 6:04pm

An even 4.


I'm actually disgusted with myself.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 5/1/08 at 6:07pm

3.9

(This quiz didn't ask how long I run my air conditioner in the summer or if I use a charcoal grill).