Chapter 3.5, Problem 4QS5

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The environmental impact of greenhouse gases resulted from human activity.

Introduction:

Carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide found in the environment because of an individual, society or industry. It is the total emission in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent. Since the exact amount cannot be calculated because of the complex underlying reactions and processes, it is therefore calculated with respect to spatial boundaries and activities of particular interest.