Carbon Footprint
This term refers to the measurement of how much carbon dioxide (CO2)—a greenhouse gas—your lifestyle produces.
A bigger footprint is harder on the planet.
Example: "My carbon footprint was huge until I sold my SUV!"
To check out your foot size, go to www.carbonfootprint.com.
From "Eat Where You Live", Copyright © 2008 by Lou Bendrick.
(Photo: Flickr)
Articles about Carbon Footprint
Tue, Dec 27 2011 at 3:28 PM EST
Quick, somebody get Rudolph some Rolaids. Along with the methane emissions generated by a fleet of airborne tundra reindeer, take a gander at other contributors to Santa's carbon-heavy Christmas Eve journey.Fri, Oct 07 2011 at 12:41 PM EST
Mustang, Escape, Focus now come in more colors, with more renewable parts, than ever before.Mon, Jul 11 2011 at 11:25 AM EST
Roughly 20 million Americans work from home on at least a semi-regular basis. Here's how telecommuting is impressive dent in carbon emissions — and what you need to know to join the green crowd.Fri, Jun 17 2011 at 4:33 PM EST
New report from the Natural Resources Defense Council details the staggering environmental cost of DVRing 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' every week. Tue, May 24 2011 at 1:00 PM EST
Convening a large number of participants for a virtual meeting can save money and resources. The federal government is already doing it. Wed, May 18 2011 at 4:39 PM EST
Crew of the F/V Kodiak partners with EcoEmissions to burn fuel more efficiently and reduce pollution.Mon, Mar 07 2011 at 8:37 AM EST
A few ocean liners have been working to cut back on pollution. (But you're still free to be a glutton at the buffet.)Wed, Feb 23 2011 at 2:09 PM EST
A National Geographic Kids book teaches all about the 'Human Footprint.'Tue, Feb 08 2011 at 2:59 PM EST
Tension between agricultural development and wars and diseases influenced the carbon footprint for centuries.Tue, Jan 25 2011 at 11:15 AM EST
An experiment in low-impact living called One Tonne Life finds a Swedish family moving into a 'climate-smart' home to drastically reduce their carbon footprints in 6 months.- 1. Recipes
- 2. Valentine's Day
- 3. Earthquake News
- 4. Nissan Leaf
- 5. Chevy Volt
- 6. Wind Power
- 7. Green Cleaning
- 8. Green Technology
- 9. Apple
- 10. Bicycles
Editor's Picks
CLOSE
link:
link:
