Discover your AI carbon footprint and learn how to offset it through nature-based solutions like tree planting or environmental cleanup.
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A single ChatGPT query uses about 0.001-0.01 kWh of energy, roughly 10x more than a Google search.
A mature tree absorbs approximately 21 kg (48 lbs) of CO₂ per year, helping offset carbon emissions.
Removing 1 kg of plastic from the ocean prevents ~3 kg of CO₂ equivalent emissions over its lifecycle.
AI data centers currently consume about 1-2% of global electricity, and this is growing rapidly.
Our methodology is based on peer-reviewed research on AI energy consumption
We estimate energy usage based on published data about AI model inference costs, which vary by model size and query complexity.
We apply average global grid carbon intensity (~0.4 kg CO₂/kWh) to convert energy usage to carbon emissions.
We calculate equivalent trees needed (21 kg CO₂/tree/year) or trash collection impact (3 kg CO₂ prevented per kg plastic).
These calculations are estimates based on publicly available research. Actual energy consumption varies based on data center efficiency, renewable energy usage, and specific model implementations.
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