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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How to Save More Electricity
After taking this carbon emission calculator, I realized that I have been using far too much electricity for years. I was saddened that this was the case, but I realized that like all other pollution problems, it could not be undone. So, I resolved to change this by charging my laptop less. To do this meant using less battery power throughout the day. One way I do this now is by dimming the screen to a darker tone, and permanently putting my computer on battery saver mode. These save large amounts of battery power, meaning I do not have to waste more electricity by charging my device more often. I encourage others to try this too, as many people using less electricity means a large drop in carbon emissions.