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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My Carbon Footprint
I have a total carbon footprint of 14,520 kgs. My home is 4,675 kgs, my food is 4,471 kgs, my purchases are 844 kgs, and my transportation is 4,529 kgs. I think I have a pretty average footprint, but what should I do to lower it?
reduce driving and be careful about what you eat and how it affects your carbon footprint. also drive a electric car or drive with someone who has one.
You could always try walking or biking to places that are close by that you really wouldn't necessarily need to drive to. You could also try eating more vegetarian meals a weak and cutting down on meat more often.
One way to lower your carbon footprint is to eat locally grown food. Local food does not have to be transported as far, therefore not using as many fossil fuels .
Maybe you should lower your food amount and try to buy you food from local food markets and not going out to eat as much.
One way to lower your food is to lower the amount of food you buy and eat locally grown food.
Your total carbon footprint seems reasonable, but there are ways for you to lower it. To lower it in your home, as that seems that it is the highest factor, you can turn off electronics when not using them, turn off lights when leaving the room, charge electronics at night, take shorter showers, or remember to cut off the water while brushing your teeth.
You could also try public transportation- it uses less energy and produces less pollution, and it does this for a multitude of people at a small cost.