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 >
Carbon Footprint
My name is Emily Adcock, I am from Mooresville, NC, USA. I am 14 years old. My total footprint was 12,493 which is below average. The majority of the average came from food and transportation. I was not surprised because I guess I didn't know what to expect. I can decrease my carbon footprint by decreasing the amount of food I eat and I could also find a better way to travel around.
You can invest in hybrind vehicles and walk/bike if your destination is close enough.