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Reducing Carbon Footprint
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Write an essay about dealing with the constantly rising global temperatures
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Reducing my Carbon Footprint
The average carbon footprint for a single individual needs to be reduced to help in dealing with the constantly rising global temperatures. According to my calculations, I have a carbon footprint of approximately 38 ton CO2/year. Although it is within the same range as other similar households, there are some areas which I can improve on to reduce this figure. These include transportation, housing and shopping.
Figure 1: My Carbon Footprint
I have decided to sell my current vehicle which uses diesel, and replace it with a hybrid. I think this move will ensure that the total amount of fuel used has been reduced (McBain et al., 2018). Hence, my carbon emission will also be lower. Additionally, I intend to come up with a plan where there are days that I will be riding my bicycle rather than using the vehicle. I will also incorporate public transportation. The plan will ensure that I will only use my vehicle when necessary.
As for the changes with my housing, I intend to make changes that will ensure that the energy used is mostly solar-based. For example, my water heating system will be replaced by a solar water heater. Where solar cannot be used, I intend to purchase green electricity. Finally, I will plant more trees in my backyard and learn to recycle so that my waste is also reduced (Wakeland, Cholette & Venkat, 2012). This move will help in reducing my carbon footprint.
Lastly, regarding my shopping, I have decided to go organic. Every purchase I make will be organic so that I also promote businesses that are organic (Wakeland, Cholette & Venkat, 2012). With an organic shopping, the carbon footprint will be reduced drastically, especially since businesses will also feel compelled to make changes that will accommodate their customer preferences.
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McBain, B., Lenzen, M., Albrecht, G., & Wackernagel, M. (2018). Reducing the ecological footprint of urban cars. International Journal of Sustainable Transportation, 12:2, 117-127, DOI: 10.1080/15568318.2017.1336264
Wakeland, W., Cholette, S., & Venkat, K. (2012). Food transportation issues and reducing carbon footprint. In: Boye J., Arcand Y. (eds) Green Technologies in Food Production and Processing. Food Engineering Series. Springer, Boston, MA.
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