Energy
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20. What is a carbon footprint?

Greenhouse gases are emitted through the production and consumption of goods and services.
Carbon footprint is a concept used to quantify the impact of an activity, a person or a country on climate change.

How much carbon is emitted to produce your t-shirt, meal or phone? The amount will depend on production and consumption choices. If we take the example of transport, taking the plane emits 285 g of carbon per kilometer, compared to 104 g for a car and 14 g for a train.

The same goes for the type of meat or fish you eat or the type of jeans you buy.

Click the link on the menu bar if you want to calculate your carbon footprint, or check out the carbon footprint game


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