{"id":7376,"date":"2023-10-24T21:04:47","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T21:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/course.fossdle.org\/baccc\/?page_id=7376"},"modified":"2023-10-24T21:04:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T21:04:47","slug":"your-carbon-footprint-part-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/course.fossdle.org\/baccc\/modules\/module-4-getting-to-zero-mitigating-climate-change-to-safeguard-the-future\/your-carbon-footprint-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Carbon Footprint – Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n

This lesson talks about the carbon footprint concept as a starting place for climate change mitigation strategies. It is designed to ensure that we all understand what we and our families contribute to climate change through the carbon footprints of our homes, whole communities and particular sectors of the economy. This lesson will then look at mitigation strategies that you and your family can implement to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Lastly, it will list mitigation strategies that support the marginalised people in your community (e.g., unemployed youth, women and girls, and those who are ill or disabled), your country and the world.\n<\/p>\n

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Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:\n<\/p>\n

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  • calculate and evaluate your family\u2019s carbon footprint;\n<\/li>\n
  • describe mitigation strategies to lower greenhouse gas emissions that you and your family can implement; and\n<\/li>\n
  • list mitigation strategies that support vulnerable people.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Terminology<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The following terms are important in understanding the science behind climate change. If you want to remember them, write their meanings in your learning journal as you encounter them in the course content.\n<\/p>\n

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    • carbon footprint\n<\/li>\n
    • marginalised\n<\/li>\n
    • mitigation strategies\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Calculate and evaluate your family\u2019s carbon footprint<\/span><\/h2>\n

      \u201cWhat is a carbon footprint?\u201d you ask.\n<\/p>\n

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      First, watch this video to find out: What is a Carbon Footprint? How to Calculate and Reduce It? (7:15)\n<\/p>\n

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