Carbon Footprints
- Created by: Julia V
- Created on: 22-06-18 16:28
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- Carbon Footprints
- A measure of the amount of CARBON DIOXIDE and other GREENHOUSE GASES released over the FULL LIFE CYCLE of something
- Difficult to measure as there are so many DIFFERENT FACTORS to consider e.g. the emissions released when manufacturing the product
- A ROUGH CALCULATION can give a good idea of what the worst emitters are, so people can AVOID them in the future
- Reducing Carbon Footprints
- Do this by reducing the amount of GREENHOUSE GASES given out by a process
- Use Renewable energy sources or nuclear energy rather than fossil fuels.
- Use more efficient processes that could CONSERVE ENERGY and CUT WASTE = reduced methane emissions.
- Governments could tax companies or individuals based on the amount of GREENHOUSE GASES they emit.
- Do this by reducing the amount of GREENHOUSE GASES given out by a process
- Difficulties of Reducing Carbon Footprints
- Alternative technologies that result in lower CO2 emissions are still at the development stage
- Governments may be worried that making chnages to reduce CO2 emissions could have an impact on the ECONOMIC IMPACT of their countries
- How to Reduce your Personal Carbon Footprint
- Choose to cycle or walk than using a car
- Reduce the use of air travel
- Save energy at home e.g. turning heating down
- A measure of the amount of CARBON DIOXIDE and other GREENHOUSE GASES released over the FULL LIFE CYCLE of something
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