A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases that are produced both directy and indirectly to support human activities. This occurs from the fuel an engine burns when you drive a car, and even the electrial power from when you heat your house. A carbon footprint is a very powerful tool for individuals to understand the impact seemingly mundane activities have on the enviornment - most people are shocked when they see just how much CO2 they use! Everyone can personally contribute to stopping global warming by lowering their carbon footprints - complete the next two steps on the checklist to the left to do your part.
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