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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Carbon Footprint

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of how a carbon footprint is calculated. Includes graphs comparing countries, sources of greenhouse gas emissions, and individual activities. (Updated: April 5, 2013)
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Carbon Footprint: Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn why the overall climate is changing due to global warming. Also, see what will happen if humans do nothing to stop this from happening.
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Carbon Footprint: Co2 Reduction: Car Travel

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what you can do to reduce emissions when you are traveling in your car.
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State Energy Conservation Office-Texas

Seco: Environmental Pollutants From Electricity Production [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
Facts about some major environmental pollutants produced by power plants, and what consumers can do to lower the carbon footprint from their energy use.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Dairy Cows: Ecological 'Hoofprint'

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing research that supports having dairy cows live outside year-round rather than in a barn, as this practice produces a much smaller ecological footprint. (Updated: July 11, 2012)

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