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[October free report] carbon footprint |
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by pallavi singh | 14-10-2022 06:41
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Our daily activities all contribute to a total quantity of carbon dioxide emissions, or "carbon footprints," that is discharged into the atmosphere. Driving a vehicle, taking an airline, using a furnace, and many other activities all contribute to the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide contributes to air pollution, and excessive amounts of the gas are disastrous. However, have no fear! Limiting emissions to safe levels is surprisingly simple. When people burn fossil fuels, they release carbon emissions. Most people's carbon footprints come from the use of energy and transportation. Automobiles are notorious for their excessive fuel consumption and the greenhouse gas emissions they produce. Most of our daily activities, including eating, working, and relaxing (i.e., watching TV), need the use of electricity. The foods you buy at the grocery store may have travelled a great distance. Your carbon footprint grows when you consume items that required a lot of energy to transport, like bananas from South America. Taking a long bath or shower uses a lot of water, which must be heated and pumped using electricity. A 2004 study found that Americans have the largest per capita emissions of carbon dioxide in the world at around 20 metric tonnes. We've come a long way since then, but we still have a ways to go before we can call ourselves an ecologically conscious country. Okay, so what can I do to lessen my impact on the environment? Taking baby actions may help you become a more eco-friendly person. Locally produced organic options are available to me. To lessen my impact on the environment, I try to buy locally produced products rather than items that have to be sent across the world. My fuel consumption and my carbon dioxide emissions may both be lowered by selecting a vehicle that gets better mileage per gallon and has lower emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. Taking showers instead of baths and turning off the water while brushing my teeth are two easy ways I've cut down on my own carbon footprint. Water purification and delivery are energy intensive processes, thus conserving this resource is important. I can assist the environment by switching to energy-efficient hair dryers and other major equipment and turning off my computer when it's not in use. What helps is putting on a sweatshirt and turning down the thermostat. In addition, if a lightbulb fails, I may switch it out with a newer, more efficient one. Making these seemingly little decisions will assist in the long run. Taking steps to lessen your impact on the environment is straightforward. Being ecologically conscious does not require you to give up technology and go into the woods. It's easy to cut down on your own contribution to global warming by doing things like turning off electronics when you're done with them and avoiding wasting water by running taps when they're not in use. Taking even a few of these measures can help alter the globe by making a significant dent in air pollution and making the earth a healthier place to live for future generations.
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Hello, this is your mentor Minkyung.
Thank you for introducing the concept of carbon footprint. I was very impressed by the attempts that you are making to lessen the carbon footprint. I definitely think that other ambassadors would think of their own ways to conserve the environment by reading your report!
Great job writing this month's free report :)
Posted 18-10-2022 14:59
Good write-up..Thanks for sharing!
Posted 16-10-2022 22:38
Hi, Pallavi Singh!
This is your mentor, Yoon.
Thank you for introducing carbon footprints. This is a very important concept in understanding the total cycle of a certain product or action. Your report would be even better if you were able to provide reliable sources to support your argument.
Great job on writing the free report!
I am looking forward to reading your following report!
Posted 15-10-2022 13:53