Calculating the carbon footprint with the global protocol (GHG) in the domestic sector Neiva, Colombia. Analysis from the socioeconomic approach
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Greenhouse effect gases, conversión factors, electric consumption, pollution, emissions, socioeconomic, sociodemographicAbstract
The carbon footprint for the city of Neiva-Colombia was estimated from the practices of electricity consumption, household gas and means of transport and this footprint is related to socioeconomic and sociodemographic aspects of the population. For this, a cross-sectional study was carried out with a survey in Neiva-Colombia 2019, through a dynamic and centralized web-based information system, with a sample of 201 people randomly selected. The statistical analysis was performed through Minitab 19 with descriptive statistics, graphical analysis, hypothesis tests (ANOVA), chi-square test and probability relationship between the variables studied. A total carbon footprint of 188.76 Tons of CO2 was found, representing an annual emission of 0.94 tCO2 e per capita. It is established that the population over 48 years of age, those belonging to high social strata and the male gender are more likely to generate emissions greater than 1.02 tCO2 e per person. It is concluded that the gender, number of inhabitants in the residence, use of the bicycle, the use of a motorcycle taxi, the use of the bus and international flights did not show a significant statistical relationship with the total carbon footprint calculated.
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