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 >
Ashley N (North Carolina)
Hello, my name is Ashley and I’m 17 years old. I’m from Mooresville, North Carolina in the United States. My carbon footprint total was 27,787 which is more than the average in my region. Most of my carbon footprint came from my transportation because I have to drive to and from school 5 days a week plus all my after school activities and going out with friends. I also went on a 2 hour plane ride this year which wasn’t good. I was surprised that my foot print was so much higher than that of my region. In order to decrease my carbon footprint in the future, I can try to walk or carpool with other people.
Going on an airplane and driving can increase your carbon footprint dramatically. You must drive a lot if the transportation is that high. Carpooling and walking is a good way to decrease the transportation carbon footprint.
The majority of my footprint also came from transportation. I didn't realize that taking a plane was so harmful to the environment. Driving to school and after school activities definitely adds up over time. I agree that trying to walk or carpool would be a good idea to lower your carbon footprint.
You're transportation was extremely high but I do agree if you walked or carpooled your footprint would decrease quite a bit.
You and I had the same highest portion, although mine was not as high as yours. And I don't fly because I'm not that big on flying. You should definitely carpool with your friends to help save emissions.