Thanksgiving Dinner's Carbon Footprint: A State-by-State Comparison (IMAGE)

Carnegie Mellon University

Thanksgiving Dinner's Carbon Footprint: A State-by-State Comparison

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Carnegie Mellon University researchers calculated the carbon footprint of a typical Thanksgiving feast -- roasted turkey stuffed with sausage and apples, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie -- for each state. The team based their calculations on the way the meal is cooked (gas versus electric range), the specific state's predominant power source and how the food is produced in each area.

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