Carbon Footprint

Carbon Footprint

What is it, and what can I really do about it?

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Do a quick search of "carbon footprint" in Google. What is a carbon footprint?

Multiple Choice

Refer to the picture. Which category fills the largest part of the carbon footprint?

• Industry

• Agriculture

• Electricity/Heat

• Road Transportation

Multiple Choice

Which part of the sandwich emitted the most carbon?

• bread

• lettuce

• tomato

• bacon

What is your ecological footprint?

​Go to the website on the next page to calculate your personal ecological footprint. Answer the questions to the best of your ability. You do NOT need to put in your email address at the end. Just "Skip to my results".

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​https://www.footprintcalculator.org/home/en

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If everyone lived like you, how many earths would we need? (number only)

But what can I do?

​Go to the website on the next page to research things that you can practically do to reduce your carbon footprint.

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What are three things that you can PRACTICALLY do to reduce your carbon footprint?

What is the government doing?

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Explain what the "Clean Air Act" is in your own words. Write in complete sentences.

Why is California the exception?

​California's emission standards are unique due to this state having more vehicles than any other state. Check out the site on the next page to find out more!

Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) Standards | State Climate Policy Dashboard

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Multiple Choice

According to the website how many states have adopted California's emission standards, besides California?

• 5

• 11

• 17

• 26

​You can make a difference!