Question: ( 2 ) For limiting global climate temperatures to a 1 . 5 C increase, an estimated 1 . 4 tonnes of CO 2 can

(2) For limiting global climate temperatures to a 1.5C increase, an estimated 1.4 tonnes of CO2 can be emitted per person per year through 2050(based on a 400 Gt carbon budget). Using the concept of Allocation, answer the following for the U.S. Also assume:
- Currently the 28% of the CO2 allocated per person is used for transportation by car .
- Currently the average personal vehicle emits approximately 404 g C 2/mile
- Currently each person drives about 9,524 miles per year
1. What is the current amount of CO2 emitted per person for driving personal vehicles?
2. What is the allowable CO2 emissions rate per person per year for driving personal vehicles if we are attempting to meet these targets of 1.4 tonnes of emissions (total) per person? How far above (or below) is our current emissions rate compared to the target (answer in g CO2)
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3. If we kept the efficiency of our vehicles the same and assuming the same % allocation for transportation, how many miles per year could we drive per person per year and still meet these emissions targets? Is this feasible?
4. If we increased the fuel efficiency of vehicles to an average of 58 MPG (i.e.153 g CO2 per mile), as proposed by the EPA this year and drove 8,000 miles per year, and only half of us drove (the rest share with others) would we meet the emissions targets (assuming the same % allocation for transportation)? How far above or below the target would we be (in g CO2)?

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