Students from around the world calculated their class mean and standard deviations for their footprints and posted them on our world map.
Do you see differences across the globe? If so, why do you think those differences exist?
Did you use the calculator to try to reduce your footprint down to the average from a citizen of another country? What changes would you have to make to lower your footprint in this way? Are you going to try and take some of these actions in your daily life?
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Unplugging
Normally when you charge your laptop or phone you unplug your device, but not the cord from the outlet. If you try everyday to unplug your charger from the wall, you can easily lower your carbon footprint. This is because every time you use the power, you are drawing electricity from the nearest power plant, which is powered by coal, oil, or other natural gases. By burning these fuels, a lot of carbon dioxide is released in the air.
I totally agree with you. Not only leaving the plug in the outlet will waste fuel and energy, but also add money onto your electricity bills.