Ecological Footprint
Contributions to gas emissions
What a Ecological Footprint is and what it means
Ecological Footprint - What humans have done to the earth
An Ecological Footprint means that there are things we do in our everyday lives that effect the Earth. Everyday things like not turning off lights, not recycling, driving cars, and leaving chords plugged in are examples of leaving an ecological footprint.
Example
If you live in a detached home with 4 bedrooms and drive a medium car (20-30mpg), and someone else lives in an apartment building (5+units) and drives a small car (30-40mpg). Which lifestyle would give off less carbon emission?
Answer: The apartment building.
Reason: The apartment is a smaller complex, and they use a more efficient car and other appliances.
Unplug chords
Turn off lights
Recycle
Some short and long term effects of Carbon Emission
Short term effects: Changing energy prices, economic growth, new technologies, seasonal temperatures
Long term effects: Population growth