A carbon footprint is the total

amount of greenhouse gases

(including carbon dioxide and

methane) that are generated by our

actions.

The amount of carbon emissions trapped in our

atmosphere causes global warming, which causes

climate change, symptoms of which include

melting of the polar ice caps, the rising of sea

levels, the disturbance of animals’ natural habitats,

extreme weather events, and so many more

negative side effects that are dangerous to the

planet, to human and animal life, and to our future.

"GLOBAL WARMING"
The rapid increase in average

surface temperatures on Earth

"RISING OF SEA WATER
caused by the accumulation of LEVEL"
greenhouse gases in the Sea level rise is caused primarily by two

atmosphere. It is just one element of factors related to global warming: the

climate change. added water from melting ice sheets and

"WEATHER

glaciers and the expansion of seawater

as it warms.

EVENTS"

Warming air also boosts evaporation, which

can worsen drought. More drought creates dry

fields and forests that are prone to catching

fire, and increasing temperatures mean a

longer wildfire season. Global warming also

increases water vapor in the atmosphere,

which can lead to more frequent heavy rain

and snowstorms.

"GREENHOUSE GASES" "THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT"

·Any type of gas in the atmosphere that blocks The process through which GHGs in the Earth’s

heat from escaping. In relation to your carbon atmosphere trap heat from the sun. Although this is

footprint and climate change, the main ones to a natural phenomenon that keeps the planet

mention are carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, and habitable, our GHG emissions are causing the

methane. Earth to warm up at an unnatural rate.

 "MONITOR AND FIX FAUCET PROBLEMS" "UNPLUG OR TURN OFF DEVICES AND
APPLIANCES WHEN NOT IN USE."
Water usage must be minimized

as much as possible and one way Even if appliances are powered

is to fix water leakages. You can off, it still consumes energy. Let

save water more than you think. them rest.

"GO PAPERLESS."
"THE POWER OF 3RS. "
Even though the paper is recyclable, Trimming wastes by reducing the

the less you use it, the less you accumulation of plastic and

dispose of and the better for the rubber made products, reusing

planet. plastic bags and containers, and

recycling products.

"LINE-DRY YOUR CLOTHES. " "GET GROWING AND GO GREEN. "

Plants absorb carbon dioxide which is the driving factor
Skipping the dryer can reduce the
behind global warming. An adult tree can absorb as much

carbon footprint of your clothing by as 48 pounds of CO2 per year, and can even reduce

household heating and cooling costs by providing shade

as much as 33%.
and insulation. It also reduces food wastes dumped in

landfills, thus reducing the global temperature.

"USE LED-LIGHT BULBS. " "INVEST IN RECHARGEABLE

BATTERIES. "
This can save up to 90% of your
Although these are pricier than
energy costs.
disposables, they make less

environmental waste when properly

recycled.

REFERENCES

https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/carbon-footprint-calculator/

https://www.nationalacademies.org/based-on-science/climate-change-global-warming-is-contributing-to-extreme-weather-events

https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-tips

https://www.globalgiving.org/learn/reduce-carbon-footprint

https://amerisleep.com/blog/reduce-family-carbon-footprint/

https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-global-

temperature#:~:text=According%20to%20NOAA's%202020%20Annual,more%20than%20twice%20that%20rate "NOW TAKE A DECISION

TO STOP CO2 EMISSION"
PREPARED BY:
Ferras, Manalo, Robrigado, Salvador, Selincio, Valmonte, Villamor