Carbon Footprint

There are a variety of ways to calculate our impact on the earth from an environmental viewpoint. Carbon footprint is one of these ways. In this report, I will characterize what a carbon footprint is and how a carbon footprint calculated. Also it will show how I can rank in contrast to others, my country and the worlds. At last I’ll compose some suggestions how to shrink carbon footprints.

In the beginning let’s look at carbon footprint definition. A carbon footprint is the measurement of the outcome human actions have on the environment. To illustrate, “the total set of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, event or product” (UK Carbon Trust 2008). An individual, nation or organization's carbon footprint is measured by undertaking a GHG emissions assessment. Once the size of a carbon footprint is known, a strategy can be devised to reduce it.” (Wikipedia 1).

There are two ways to measure a carbon footprint. The main one is the measure of our direct emissions of CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels as well as domestic energy consumption and transportation in the same time we have direct control of these. Another is by a producer of our life. Everybody have different carbon footprints because each one lives at a different standard and have elements that have an effect on our footprint on the earth. So in real life is difficult to makes an accurate account carbon footprint in the world. Even with this calculation being a rough it still helps people to see how much their life affects our planet and make us rethink and see what we can do different.

Taking our attention to my position, I did the questioner about food, Travel, home and different categories that were related to make out my carbon footprint. I scored the highest among my classmate with a total of 6.905. My classmate Mohammed recorded a reading of 2.205 making him the second, Sultan coming in third place with a reading of 1.7, Jasiem came fourth with a score of 1.475 and finally Saleh scored 1.465. UAE has poor reputation as far as energy use is concerned.

Finally, I will enfold up by stating some suggestion to reduce the amount of carbon footprint. First point to take into account is concerns saving energy. To illustrate, Switch off all lights and regulate your home temperature. As the website http://green.wikia.com/wiki stated that saving water is very important (How to reduce your carbon footprint 1). For instance, reduce water in your toilet tank and Use a low-flow showerhead and faucet aerators to conserve water.Last point to conceder is to plant more trees. To illustrate, plant Trees to shade your home and air conditioning units is very useful to reduce the carbon emission.

In brief, this report helped me to primarily become more aware of my impact on the environment and take into consideration ways that I can also benefit the environment by becoming a responsible.