carbon footprints

Question 1

what is a carbon footprint

Answer 1

A carbon footprint measures the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released over the entire life cycle of a product or process.

Question 2

why is it difficult to measure the total carbon footprint

Answer 2

It can be very hard or impossible to measure the exact total, but rough calculations can give a good idea of what releases the most greenhouse gases

Question 3

how can you reduce a carbon footprint

Answer 3

You can reduce the carbon footprint by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in various ways.

Question 4

what are some ways to reduce carbon footprints

Answer 4

• Use renewable or nuclear energy instead of fossil fuels.
• Use processes that consume less energy or produce less waste.
• Governments could impose taxes on emissions or limit emissions from companies.

Question 5

why is reducing greenhouse gas emissions difficult

Answer 5

• Alternative technologies that release less carbon dioxide still need a lot of development.
• Governments are concerned that these changes may harm the economy.