Carbon Footprint

• What is the term used to describe the total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted over the lifecycle of a product?

  Carbon footprint
• Why is the carbon footprint important?

  It indicates contributions to climate change
• What are the main greenhouse gases mentioned in the material?

  • Carbon dioxide
  • Methane
• What human activities contribute to the release of greenhouse gases?

  Burning fossil fuels and agriculture
• What is one way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from heating homes?

  Insulating homes
• How can public transport help reduce carbon dioxide emissions?

  It releases less carbon dioxide per passenger
• What is a renewable source of electricity mentioned in the material?

  Wind power
• How can individuals reduce electricity usage at home?

  Switch to energy-saving light bulbs
• What are some problems associated with reducing carbon emissions?

  Solutions are often expensive and inconvenient
• What is one major source of methane emissions?

  Agriculture
• How do grazing cattle contribute to methane emissions?

  They release methane when they pass wind
• What dietary change can help reduce methane emissions?

  Eating less beef and dairy products
• How can methane from landfills be managed?

  By trapping and burning it to produce electricity
• Why is trapping and burning methane considered a good idea?

  Because methane is a more powerful greenhouse gas
• Where can students find more questions on the carbon footprint?

  In the revision workbook