Is 174 kg of CO2 emissions from a flight from London to Berlin a lot?

Yes, 174 kg of CO2 emissions for a flight from London to Berlin can be considered significant when compared to everyday activities. For context, 174 kg of CO2 is approximately equivalent to:

• Using a typical washing machine for three years (about 180 loads)
• Running an air conditioner for two months in a hot climate
• A car trip from Berlin to Rome

To better understand the scale, 1 kg of CO2 emissions is equivalent to:

• 9.21 km traveled by bus
• 21.07 km by electric car
• 6.39 hours of video conferencing
• Sending 3333 emails

Comparing emissions in these terms helps put the carbon impact of different activities into perspective.