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CARBON FOOTPRINTS

Article Abstract by: spruthika    

Original Author: sulogna mehta
A Carbon footprint is the measure of the amount of carbon that goes in to atmosphere,as we go about our daily life.Everyone
has a carbon footprint.Our carbon footprint is unique to us.Almost everything we do affects it, turning on coffee maker,driving a car,buying food,using electricity & even how we eat are all factors.Companies also have footprints,but quite larger. Carbon footprint is a representation of effect human activities have on the climate in terms of total amount of greenhouse gases produced.It''s the measure of the impact we make individual on the earth by the choices we make regarding our lifestyles.By measuring the carbon footprints through such tools as carbon calculators,we can get a better senses of what the individual impact is & which part of our lifestyle deserve the great attention.Get smart about energy efficiency,make sure to unplug your chargers when your not using them, weatherize your home,Installing double-pane windows,Try to bye gas during coller times in day or evening hrs when there is less evoporation(spilled fuel evaporates & causes air pollution),Each 100lbs in ur vehicle increases gas consumption by 1-2%(loss the heavy stuff while travelling),Planting trees removes carbon,filter air & prevent soil erosion,,Use CNG/LPG vehicles,Check emission of cars regularly,Get A/C filter & use A/C only when necessary,Replace ordinary bulbs with CFL,Install exhuast systems. Every body has to realise their personal responsibilites, dont wait for others to do something about it.You have to sacrifice,what we giveup now may allow our kids to have it.Few small steps can make a big difference eventually.If everybody could strive to be carbon-neutral,this would be a greater world
Published: July 26, 2007
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