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 >
Teresa Hilton Carbon Footprint (post 2)
I have enjoyed reading a lot of different post and comments from students in many different places. This has made me realize there are many different ways to try to reduce my footprint calculation. Turning of electronics, unplugging when not in use in one that I am guilty of everyday. If most Americans would be more aware of how we waste and take steps in our everyday life to improve the basic things that are done daily. Through this project I have found many helpful sites for ways to conserve and save energy. I am glad to have been a part of this footprint challenge.
Teresa Hilton, Orange Park Florida
I believe some ways to reduce my carbon footprint would be to reduce your water use. Also use better quality source of energy like solar panels or hydroelectric power.
Regarding to my carbon footprint I was amazed by seeing how just my transportation emission was more than double the average total carbon footprint. I thought that I was somewhat conscious of the environment because I recycle when I can, don't overuse electricity or water. Apparently those small actions do have some effect on our carbon footprint but more would never hurt us. That is why it is important to make sacrifices in order to take care of our environment.
Guatemala^