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?
Student Footprints >
Less transportation
Decreasing the amount you drive and fly would reduce your carbon footprint immensely. I found that it was the biggest factor of my carbon footprint by a mile. Taking less flights would help greatly, but there are other ways too. Whether it's waking up a little earlier to catch the school bus, or going a little out of your way to pick up friends on your way to an event so you don't all have to drive separately, all of these actions are very helpful.
I agree that transportation takes a huge impact on our earth. I think that if you are traveling a very short distance you should walk or ride your bike. If you reduce transportation you can use it when you absolutely have to.