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 >
Much to learn, much to do
I never realized how bad my carbon footprint is until I used this calculator! It was mostly high because of transportation since I live in a more rural area, and I drive every day. Researching ways I can improve my carbon footprint opened my eyes to how easy it is to make positive changes. Switching to a more fuel efficient vehicle or even car pooling more often with friends is definitely a great way for me to start living more eco-friendly.
https://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2018/12/2 … footprint/
https://www.oceanfdn.org/blog/how-reduc … tprint-car