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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Marta S, Denia(Spain)
I'm from Spain and after the test I could compare with other countries and in some others there are differences and we seem . We are a place that depends on the area you live more or less pollution. An example are the cities having much more pollution transport instead in a village not be so . To this we should go to places on foot or by bike. Also in light spending we should save more using light bulbs or other alternatives such as solar panels . We must find a way to avoid contamination in order to help our planet to be better.
I agree there is so much we can do to help make our planet more safe and efficient. Solar panels would be a great idea to generate energy. I am from the United States and I have compared with a couple other countries and it is interesting to see the ranges of averages for different regions. I think it would help if all countries cut down on the burning of fossil fuels, to help limit the amount of pollution on Earth.
I agree we can stop contamination on time.
I agree that we can help in a large way to help our planet. Alternative energy production is an awesome idea and cutting down on transportation by gas powered vehicles is a great idea.