What is a Carbon Footprint?
A carbon footprint is the entire amount of greenhouse gases produced by human actions. Carbon is a driving force behind the changing climate.
How Can I Reduce My Footprint?
How Does Carbon Affect Climate Change?
Carbon dioxide absorbs heat from the sun and the Earth's surface before releasing it into the atmosphere. High quantities of greenhouse gases, notably carbon dioxide, threaten to raise the planet's average surface temperature to unacceptable levels and create a slew of life-threatening consequences.
How Can You Help?
Water
Did you know the kitchen sink is the source of the most water-related carbon emissions in the home? Find out how you can reduce your water consumption!
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Did you know that short flights use the most carbon over any other form of transportion? What can you do to reduce my carbon footprint through transportation?
Find Out More!Agriculture
Did you know that farming accounts for 10% of all greenhouse emissions? How does the farming in our community impact our carbon footprint?
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