Question

List some activities you can do to reduce carbon footprint.

Answer 1

Hint: Carbon footprint is defined as the amount of all the greenhouse gases that are generated by human activities. Greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide and methane that are products of fossil fuel burning. It cannot be calculated exactly because of inadequate data and interfering processes.

Complete answer:
The emission of carbon in the atmosphere causes global warming which accounts for the climatic change and results in phenomena such as melting of polar ice caps and rising of sea levels, disturbance in natural habitats of animals etc. Some activities that help to reduce carbon footprint are as follows-
1) The four R's - Refuse, to avoid usage of plastic which are for single use and instead use reusable paper and plastic. Reduce, to decrease the purchase and use of products that are harmful for the environment. Reuse, utilise the maximum amount of items by repairing and recycling. Rot, to arrange a proper compost system for the garbage.
2) Prefer walking instead of using vehicles which pollute the air with harmful gases.
3) Conserve water by the sustainable use of water and using water harvesting techniques.
4) Switch to a more sustainable source of energy, avoid fossil fuels and coal.

Note:
These greenhouse gases cause global warming and major climatic changes which are harmful for the environment and lethal to human lives. We should control our activities that harm nature and inculcate the activities that reduce pollution. Climate change is a real problem but it is not unsolvable.