carbon footprint Flashcards
1
Q
definition of carbon footprint
A
total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full life cycle of product, service or event
2
Q
ways to reduce CO2 emissions
A
- insulate homes
- turn down heating
- use public transport
- use renewable sources
- energy saving light bulbs
3
Q
problems with reducing CO2 emissions
A
expensive
inconvinient
4
Q
how to reduce methane
A
eat less beef and dairy
trap methane and burn in landfills
