Carbon Footprinys Flashcards
What are carbon footprints
A measure of the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas is released over the full life-cycle something
Why is it difficult to measure the total carbon footprint of something
Because there are so many different factors to consider emissions released when sorting all the parts and making it not just when you actually use and dispose of it
What is a rough calculation to give a good idea of
What is the worst images are so that people can avoid them
Ways to reduce carbon footprint
Renewable energy sources or nuclear energy use instead of fossil fuels
Using more efficient process is called conserve energy and cut out waste waste decomposes to release methane so will reduce methane emissions
Government contacts companies or individuals based on the amount of gas as they emit
Governments can also put a cap on the emissions of greenhouse gases that accompanies make
Technology that catches the CO2 produced by burning fossil feels before its release into the atmosphere to keep its store deep underground in rocks such as old oil wells
Why are governments worried about making reductions to carbon footprint
Changes will impact the economic growth of communities which could be bad for peoples well-being particularly in countries still developing
Why is it hard to make international agreements to reduce emissions
Most countries don’t want to sacrifice their economic development if they think that others won’t do the same
Why might it be hard to get people to make changes
There isn’t enough education provided about why changes are necessary and how to make them people don’t want to make changes to their lifestyle
