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Understanding Carbon Footprint



The carbon footprint represents the total amount of greenhouse gases (Green House Gas) produced to support an individual’s lifestyle and activities directly and indirectly.


Questions typically asked when measuring an individual's carbon footprint include the annual consumption of meat, contribution to recycling, the quantity of annual air travel, frequency of car usage, etc.


Carbon footprints are usually measured over a year and expressed in equivalent tons of CO2. To effectively contribute to preventing global warming, it is essential for individuals to measure and monitor their personal carbon footprint, at least on an individual scale.


Consider avoiding car journeys (burning one liter of fuel in a car engine emits 2.5 kg of CO2), and opt for walking, cycling, or public transportation, especially trains.


If driving, share rides with others and avoid speeding, as it consumes more fuel, resulting in higher CO2 emissions. Avoid flying, which is the fastest-growing source of CO2 emissions globally.


Even small changes like these can be effective measures taken individually against Global Warming.


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