Using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Carbon Footprint Calculator, students will discuss their carbon footprint.
For this journal assignment, you will need to visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Carbon Footprint Calculator and calculate your own carbon footprint.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Carbon Footprint Calculator
Next, answer the following questions:
I have 6 people in my house and my zip code is 76063
Did your carbon footprint numbers surprise you? Why, or why not?
Explain at least two types of changes you were willing to take or not take in each category (energy, transportation, and waste)
How does globalization impact the world’s carbon footprint?
What role do you think government should take in reducing emissions or otherwise reducing the national carbon footprint?
The journal must be one to two pages, not counting the title page (if used) or references page.
You are required to use at least two peer-reviewed or academic resources in addition to the listed EPA webpage to support your journal. You must use APA Style when creating citations and references.