Carbon Footprint

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What is a carbon footprint?

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A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, that are emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy is energy that comes from resources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.

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What is non-renewable energy?

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Non-renewable energy comes from sources that will run out or will not be replenished in our lifetimes, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas).

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from decomposed plants and animals over millions of years, found in the earth, and used for energy.

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What is hydropower?

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Hydropower is energy generated from the power of moving water, often used in dams to produce electricity.

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What can individuals do to reduce their carbon footprint?

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Individuals can reduce their carbon footprint by using less energy, recycling, using public transport, and conserving water.

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What are the two main categories of energy?

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The two main categories of energy are renewable and non-renewable.

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What is solar power?

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Solar power is energy harnessed from the sun's rays, which can be converted into electricity or heat.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is the energy obtained from the movement of air, which can be converted into electricity using wind turbines.

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What is biomass energy?

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Biomass energy is produced from organic materials, such as plants and animal waste, which can be used for fuel.