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The Carbon Footprint
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Carbon Footprint Basics
Definition:
total set of greenhouse
gas emissions caused
directly and indirectly by
an individual, event,
organization, or producer
Carbon Footprint About
CO2 WorldwideCarbon Footprint About
• USA: highest CO2 output per capita
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10
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CO2 Production
World Population
Reasons for emissionsCarbon Footprint Energy we use
• CO2 emission has increased rapidly since
1950 based on energy source used
Energy Carbon FootprintCarbon Footprint Energy we use
• Low footprint for
renewable energy
Technology g/kWh
Gas (thermal) 1170
Coal 965
Oil 900
Natural gas 600
Gas (combined cycle) 450
Solar photovoltaic 50
Wind 5.5
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