Carbon foot print, what is it?

anette · 28-08-08, 21:17

Many of your actions generate carbon emissions, which contribute to accelerating global warming and climate change. This is called your carbon footprint an indication of the effect you have on the climate in terms of the total amount of greenhouse gases you produce (measured in units of carbon dioxide). The first step to taking effective action is to reduce your carbon footprint. Whats left over can be offset through donating to plant trees with PATT, thereby minimizing your personal impact on the climate. Offsetting means planting trees that will absorb the amount of carbon you want to offset, from the atmosphere.

The average personal carbon dioxide emissions for an individual in the developed world are 9.675 metric tonnes per year. How Many Trees is That Over My Lifetime?

On average, a tree will absorb approximately 20.3 kg of CO2 per year over its lifetime. If planted now, your trees should outlive you. This means they will work for you for the rest of your days. It takes about 477 of our trees to absorb your 9.675 tonnes.

anette · 28-08-08, 22:21

you can calculate your carbon foot print if you go to

Carbon Footprint - Calculate, Reduce and Offset - Carbon Footprint Calculator

I have to start teaching it this term, so if you have any interesting info. let me know thanks

mahtab_persia · 28-08-08, 22:26

I've tried this last year. i just don't know how much Electricity I use per Annual.

thanks this thread is interesting, what do you teach anyways.?

mahtab_persia · 28-08-08, 22:28

inam ye site digeh DirectGov - Act On CO2 Calculator

anette · 29-08-08, 13:12

	Quote: Originally Posted by mahtab_persia
	I've tried this last year. i just don't know how much Electricity I use per Annual. thanks this thread is interesting, what do you teach anyways.?

I teach maths, science IT A levels, thanks for the other site I will look into it.

anette · 04-09-08, 18:03

	Quote: Originally Posted by mahtab_persia
	inam ye site digeh DirectGov - Act On CO2 Calculator

Excellent website thanks

Ferdos · 04-09-08, 20:34

U.S. uses nearly 25% of the world�s fossil fuel/energy and therefore creates the most CO2 on Earth. And yet it�s the only developed country that has not ratified the Kyoto Protocol(whose objective is to reduce the greenhouse gases)

What a nerve!!!!

anette · 05-09-08, 05:57

	Quote: Originally Posted by Ferdos
	U.S. uses nearly 25% of the world�s fossil fuel/energy and therefore creates the most CO2 on Earth. And yet it�s the only developed country that has not ratified the Kyoto Protocol(whose objective is to reduce the greenhouse gases) What a nerve!!!!

Didn't know that, interesting

28-08-08, 21:17	#1 (permalink)
anette King Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: UK Posts: 940 Credits: 3,388 Thanks: 98 Thanked 252 Times in 164 Posts	Carbon foot print, what is it? Many of your actions generate carbon emissions, which contribute to accelerating global warming and climate change. This is called your carbon footprint an indication of the effect you have on the climate in terms of the total amount of greenhouse gases you produce (measured in units of carbon dioxide). The first step to taking effective action is to reduce your carbon footprint. Whats left over can be offset through donating to plant trees with PATT, thereby minimizing your personal impact on the climate. Offsetting means planting trees that will absorb the amount of carbon you want to offset, from the atmosphere. The average personal carbon dioxide emissions for an individual in the developed world are 9.675 metric tonnes per year. How Many Trees is That Over My Lifetime? On average, a tree will absorb approximately 20.3 kg of CO2 per year over its lifetime. If planted now, your trees should outlive you. This means they will work for you for the rest of your days. It takes about 477 of our trees to absorb your 9.675 tonnes.

28-08-08, 22:26	#3 (permalink)
mahtab_persia Neptune Join Date: May 2006 Location: England, London Posts: 6,238 Credits: 131,089 Thanks: 3,886 Thanked 1,645 Times in 1,161 Posts	I've tried this last year. i just don't know how much Electricity I use per Annual. thanks this thread is interesting, what do you teach anyways.? __________________ Siavash Shams Will Be Performing Live in London @ The Bloomsbury Ballroom Along With 5 Of The Top Persian DJ's In London. Ticket Prices are £30 and More Are Sold On The Door. For more information call : 07853 390 749 or 07947 690 007 ★★★★★★★★★★★★ Location & Time ★★★★★★★★★★★★ Start Time: Friday, 27 November 2009 at 20:00 End Time: Saturday, 28 November 2009 at 02:00 Location: BLOOMSBURY BALLROOM Street: Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, Holborn, WC1B 4DA Town/City: London, United Kingdom

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mahtab_persia Neptune Join Date: May 2006 Location: England, London Posts: 6,238 Credits: 131,089 Thanks: 3,886 Thanked 1,645 Times in 1,161 Posts	inam ye site digeh DirectGov - Act On CO2 Calculator __________________ Siavash Shams Will Be Performing Live in London @ The Bloomsbury Ballroom Along With 5 Of The Top Persian DJ's In London. Ticket Prices are £30 and More Are Sold On The Door. For more information call : 07853 390 749 or 07947 690 007 ★★★★★★★★★★★★ Location & Time ★★★★★★★★★★★★ Start Time: Friday, 27 November 2009 at 20:00 End Time: Saturday, 28 November 2009 at 02:00 Location: BLOOMSBURY BALLROOM Street: Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, Holborn, WC1B 4DA Town/City: London, United Kingdom

04-09-08, 20:34	#7 (permalink)
Ferdos Forum Legend Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,885 Credits: 11,443 Thanks: 110 Thanked 800 Times in 405 Posts	U.S. uses nearly 25% of the world�s fossil fuel/energy and therefore creates the most CO2 on Earth. And yet it�s the only developed country that has not ratified the Kyoto Protocol(whose objective is to reduce the greenhouse gases) What a nerve!!!! __________________ بهشت عدن اگر خواهی بیا با ما به میخانه که از پای خمت روزی به حوض کوثر اندازیم

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28-08-08, 22:21	#2 (permalink)
anette King Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: UK Posts: 940 Credits: 3,388 Thanks: 98 Thanked 252 Times in 164 Posts	you can calculate your carbon foot print if you go to Carbon Footprint - Calculate, Reduce and Offset - Carbon Footprint Calculator I have to start teaching it this term, so if you have any interesting info. let me know thanks