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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My Footprint
As we become more aware of our impact on the environment, it is important to consider our carbon footprints. A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that are caused by an individual, organization or product. After calculating my carbon footprint using the carbon calculator provided on the I2sea website, I was surprised to learn that my carbon footprint is 24,071 kgs.
This is significantly higher than the average carbon footprint of 9,727 kgs for a person living in the United States. This highlights the importance of taking action to reduce our individual carbon footprints and contribute to a more sustainable future. Some ways to reduce our carbon footprint include using public transportation, reducing meat consumption, and using energy-efficient appliances. Unfortunately, my house is not in a suitable area for solar panels as it is basically surrounded by thriving trees. but I believe i can lower it and many other ways than just solar panels