You may not realize this but almost everything you do has a Carbon footprint. When you wake up in the morning and eat breakfast for example you are indirectly responsible for emitting Carbon Dioxide into the atmosphere. The same Carbon Dioxide that is causing global warming which scientists are now realizing as one of the biggest threats society has every faced.
How do my cornflakes cause global warming now?
Okay, so it sounds a little far fetched but every product that is produced, or every food that is grown uses fuel to do so. The same dirty energy that has brought us to the crises we are in today. Your Carbon Footprint is the amount of Carbon Dioxide you contribute to the growing levels in our atmosphere. It is nearly impossible to live without a carbon footprint in today’s world, however there are many steps you can take to lower yours, or even further reverse your usage.
Determining our own Carbon Footprints is not an exact science, but there are many good tools available to give ourselves an idea of the impact we’re having on the environment everyday. When I first learned how many tons of CO2 I was responsible for when compared to the world average I was shocked.
Carbon Footprint Calculators
How big is your Carbon Footprint? Use these tools provided free to help determine your Carbon Footprint.
The Nature Conservancy Carbon Footprint Calculator
EPA Househole Emmisions Calculator
Ways to reduce your Carbon footprint
- Cut Your Footprint offers 10 ways to cut you Carbon Footprint
- Brave New Climate offers 10 more well thought out ways to go green
- Choosing a Green Web Host Provider that is green and eco-friendly
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