Includes bibliographical references (p. [297]-310) and index.

Extraordinary cheapness of fossil fuels -- Scope for government action -- Inadequacy of alternative means of reducing emissions -- No on else is doing much, so you'd better do something yourself -- How our lives generate emissions and what we can do about it -- Home heating -- Water heating and cooking -- Lighting -- Household appliances -- Car travel -- Public transport -- Air travel -- Food -- Other indirect sources of greenhouse gas emissions -- Domestic use of renewable energy -- Cancelling out emissions -- Conclusions.