Carbon Footprints

A carbon footprint is the sum of all the Co2 and greenhouse gases that we produce in our daily activity. People all over the world produce large amount of carbon and waste which impact our natural resources. In this essay I will illustrate and compare different footprints and imply some strategy to minimize it.

The measurement of our footprint was easily done by using two websites http://footprint.wwf.org.uk/ and http:// www.myfootprint.org/ . In each of those footprint calculators gave big different results. As I gone through the website some are divided in food, travel, home and stuff. (WWF Footprint Calculator) However, in the other footprint calculator is more specific which also has extra division for services and transportation in its category. (Ecological Footprint)

Based on my average 7.9 earths I was the highest consumer between them all with Mohamed on the second. On the other hand, Hammed was much better result with faisel who has 4.57 earths. Nevertheless, we all consuming much more than we need for our comfort. In total, UAE is producing 1000 tonnes of Co2 in every 3.5 minutes. (Bleja) Globally, if stay producing same amount of Co2 we will need 1.5 earth to live. (What it measures)

It’s still not too late. My suggestion is follow some of those ways by educate people about this issue, cutting to power down, less waste and recycle, by green products and uses much more efficient devices. (Another Way)

All in all, I think we should look from biggest to smallest consumptions to reduce greenhouse gases. These changes no matter how tiny they are it make big different from us all to our earth.

Bibliography:

"Another Way." The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard. 23 Apr. 2009 http://www.storyofstuff.com/anotherway.html.

Bleja, David. CO2 emissions, birth & death rates by country, simulated real-time. 23 Apr. 2009 http://breathingearth.net/.

"Ecological Footprint." Ecological Footprint Quiz by Redefining Progress. 23 Apr. 2009 http://www.myfootprint.org/en/.

"What it measures." Ecological Footprint Quiz by Redefining Progress. 23 Apr. 2009 http://www.myfootprint.org/en/about_the_quiz/what_it_measures/.

WWF Footprint Calculator. 23 Apr. 2009 http://footprint.wwf.org.uk/.

An inconvenient truth : Reviews

After watching Al Gore movie “An inconvenient truth” I checked some reviews that people posted on this movie. I read the comment and found out that majority are supporting or on agreement with Al gore. However, between the lines there are some indifferent with his opinion or the content of the movie.

Some people didn’t think this problem is real. They even didn’t like the way Al Gore interfere with his personal life or even showoff his documentation and researches. Al Gore is a politician. This all and his family history is just a materials to serve himself during election or for his personal achievement. (Sanford )

On the other hand, this one of the optimistic comment that Al Gore is right!. Whatever of all the dissonant reviews still the movie is demonstrating that how or no matter the problem is inconvenient it is real. All the documentary is a pointing that all the Humans with Conscience should work together to save and make the world better than its today. (Brunson ) .It’s not too late. We still can pick the right choice for this plant to live on.

In my opinion, Al Gore regardless of negative comments he done fine work to just show all the people how could be dangerous to keep pumping CO2 in our atmosphere. It shows possible consciences in this way he educated maybe millions about this inconvenient truth.

Bibliography

\Brunson, Matt. "An Inconvenient Truth." Rotten Tomatoes. 14 June 2006. 14 June 2006 http://www.rottentomatoes.com/author/author-5777/movies.php.

Sanford, James. "An Inconvenient Truth." Rotten Tomatoes. 29 June 2006. 29 June 2006 http://www.rottentomatoes.com/author/author-1485/movies.php.