Assignment A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) generated by human actions. It includes the production, use and end-of-life of a product or

service. It's essentially a lifestyle estimate of how much impact our way of life has upon the world around us. It takes into account one's location, travel & commuting habits, energy spending, water usage, how much meat (if any) and other foods one consumes. It also includes a few other variables such as spending on large items. Most of an individual's carbon footprint comes from transportation, housing and food. Globally, the average carbon footprint for a person is 4 tons per year. Scientists estimate that, to have the best chance of avoiding a 2°C rise in global temperature, that figure has to fall by 2050. The International Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) have released a report stating, with evidence, that climate change is a fact. They also say we must take action, within the next 5-10 years, if significant consequences are to be prevented. Reducing our carbon footprint is an essential part of this. More detail can be found in PowerPoint 18 of this module. Roughly calculate your carbon footprint using the app https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx Submit a 300 word limit essay showing this figure and discussing what you could do to reduce your carbon footprint and what you would be prepared to do (they are probably not the same thing). APA format