Monday, June 30, 2008

Carbon Footprint

What is a carbon footprint? According to Wikipedia a carbon footprint is a "measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced, measured in units of carbon dioxide". It is meant to be useful for individuals and organizations to conceptualize their personal (or organizational) impact in contributing to global warming.

So even though the name may suggest otherwise, it's one of those "foot" problems that no podiatrist can cure. We all have to deal with it ourselves and keep in mind that the smaller the footprint, the more we leave for our children and future generaions to enjoy.

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