MET 112 San Jose State University My Carbon Footprint Discussion

Met 112: Calculate your Carbon Footprint

Due: Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 (at 11:59 P.M.)

Submit a brief discussion response

Email or see me in office hours if you have questions.

FIRST, calculate your own carbon footprint based on your energy consumption, diet, and lifestyle choices using one of the following websites.

1. 1. 1. 1. Global footprint network (Links to an external site.) (https://www.footprintcalculator.org/home/en)
         2. The Nature ConservancyLinks to an external site. (https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/carbon-footprint-calculator/ (Links to an external site.))
         3. The (Links to an external site.) EPA (Links to an external site.) (https://www3.epa.gov/carbon-footprint-calculator/ (Links to an external site.))

SECOND, briefly (in 3-5 complete sentences) reflect on the various mitigation strategies

1. Reducing your personal carbon footprint
2. International governance
3. Technological solutions

In your reflection you many answer questions such as….How did you feel about calculating your own carbon footprint? … Do you have areas you can reduce your emissions? … Which mitigation strategies are you most and least optimistic about? … Other thoughts and feelings you have about climate mitigation.