Calculating my carbon footprint caused me to reflect on my behavior and how it drastically affects the carbon dioxide levels. My carbon footprint was significantly greater than the average residents in my area. This is partly due to my transportation method. I travel to school everyday equalling an estimated round trip of fifty four miles. Many cars emit gasses, such as carbon dioxide, that relate to global warming. The larger the amount of fuel used, the greater the release of carbon dioxide that effects climate change. The harmful gasses emitted by cars can also enter many animal systems. Keeping this in mind, I began to think of ways I could possibly reduce my transportation by automobile. One of the obvious answers was to begin carpooling and public transportation. Instead of traveling separately in two cars, I could ride with someone headed in the same direction as me or get on a bus. I would be using less fuel and helping the environment. Also, while in the car, I could use air conditioning less, drive with efficiency, and limit gasoline purchase. These new challen ges could be met with the support of others. Other people that support the same cause can begin to carpool and spread the word of transportation effects on the environment.