topic 9 - chemistry of the atmosphere (3. carbon footprints )

Question 1

what are carbon footprints

Answer 1

a measure of co2 and other greenhouse gases release over the full life cycle of something.

Question 2

why is measuring a carbon footprint difficult

Answer 2

different factors play into measuring the whole thing. a chain effect is there and even a small item like a toastie can have a big chain of events that play into green house gases.

Question 3

ways of reducing carbon footprint

Answer 3

renewable energy resources
efficient processes
governments can put a cap on how much greenhouse gases companies emit