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/.
1 comment:
Hi Ahmed,
You have done a nice job of explaining carbon footprints. Although your essay is already quite good, there are two areas you may wish to revise. First, your research report will be much clearer if you create a bar graph to illustrate the comparisons among classmates. Also, try to expand your conclusion by explaining where YOU create the most CO2 and how you personally can reduce your carbon footprint.
Keep up the good work!
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