All of you have calculated your emissions and you have surely discovered the unexpectedly high impact of some of your behaviors (eating meat, flying to a sunny destination, etc.) on your total footprints.
Are there any behaviors that you are really willing to change or to improve for the sake of the environment? What challenges do you encounter or think you will encounter while trying to change these things? What help, support, and insights from others would make your life easier with these new behaviors?
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How to Reduce Carbon Footprint when Driving
The cars and trucks that we drive every day contribute to about 20% of the total carbon emissions generated by the United States. That's a big percentage of our carbon emissions coming from just one source. In order to reduce your carbon footprint while driving, try to implement these strategies to reduce your car's overall carbon emissions.
• Use cruise control
• Avoid unnecessary breaking and acceleration
• Use air conditioning only when necessary
• Don't sit in your car while it's running
• Drive less / carpool
Source: https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2018/ … footprint/