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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Climate Change CArbon Footprint
Climate Change is a big controversy throughout the world. Many people do not realize how much they are affecting the planet when they live their everyday lives. Their transportation has a whole lot to do with affecting Climate Change. According to National Center for Science Education, “Carbon dioxide is produced when humans burn gasoline, natural gas, and coal to produce electricity and drive cars, trains, ships, and aircraft. This carbon dioxide is the major factor responsible for warming the atmosphere.” People are affecting Climate Change without even realizing it.
I realize that I drive around a lot and to help with Climate Change I will start walking more or ride my bike. People need to realize that this is a big topic and they need to do something to help. In the future, if people do not help out then the world can change in a bad way. So next time someone is going out, they should think about riding a bike, skateboarding, or anything that doesn’t use a car.