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When considering climate change, carbon footprint calculations, human behavior and personal choices, one must consider all of what this topic entails and how it affects everyone. Who, what, when, where, why and how it affects health, hygiene and environmental issues is complex. What we do personally and as a community is woven into the issues of consideration.

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Understanding what the carbon footprint is, how it affects health, environment and choices people make is discussed.

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Health and the Environment, the Carbon Footprint

What is the definition of Carbon Footprint and how, if anything, does it relate to the health of people?
Nature.org offers the following definition for carbon footprint, "A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) that are generated by our actions."
https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/carbon-footprint-calculator/

According to www3.epa.gov, "The calculator estimates your footprint in three areas: home energy, transportation and waste. Everyone's carbon footprint is different depending on their location, habits, and personal choices. You can get a quick, rough estimate of your carbon footprint by using U.S. average values. They are provided (along with other useful information) in the "tool tips" throughout the calculator."
https://www3.epa.gov/carbon-footprint-calculator/

The Global Footprint Network, Advance Science of Sustainability offers this useful statement, "The carbon footprint is also an important ...

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