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Study: 21 percent of homes in Sweden make up 50 percent of greenhouse gas emissions

Curbing greenhouse gas emissions is a growing need as gases like methane and carbon dioxide not only pollute the air, but also lead to unhealthy climate changes. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, approximately 84 percent of all greenhouse gases around the country come from carbon dioxide, which is caused by factors like electricity and vehicles. Though changes are being made to lower this high rating, a new study published in the American Chemical Society journal has found a shocking 21 percent of homes in Sweden make up 50 percent of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions - and the same could be true for parts of the U.S.

Scientists came to this conclusion after they studied more than 3,000 Swedish households to figure out how much greenhouse gas emissions they were responsible for. Overall, the majority of households were guilty of having major environmental footprints due to heating, lighting and cooling. Adding even more to the high pollution rates were long commutes to work. By the assessments of these homes, researchers were able to estimate just how much of a role natives play in the greenhouse emission rates, and furthermore, find making simple changes, such as switching to energy-saving light bulbs, could make a major difference. 

Though rates may be a bit better in America, air pollution is still a major problem, which is why it may be beneficial for families to invest in medical-grade air purifiers like the IQAir GC Multigas to breathe better at home.