Cohort Lifetime Carbon Estimate
Estimated lifetime emissions for a birth cohort under different policy paths.
A lifetime carbon estimate for a single birth cohort runs at several times a 1.5°C-compatible budget of around two tonnes a year per person, which is the gap policy has to close within their lifetime.
Cohort Lifetime Carbon Estimate
Frequently asked
Is the Cohort Lifetime Carbon Estimate free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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