2.1 A - Where We Stand

Description

In order to effectively reduce one’s environmental impact, it is important to have an understanding of what that impact is in the first place. In this lesson you will calculate, compare and discuss the impacts of your ecological footprint.


Task

Measure your ecological footprint using either an online calculator, such as this one, or the quiz attached to this assignment and then reflect on your results through the "Where We Stand" discussion thread.


Learning Objectives

  • To learn how carbon footprint and ecological footprint measurements can be used to assess environmental impacts.

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