project: Release of Greenhouse Gases
sustainability, in terms of environmental
issues, means protecting natural systems and using resources wisely to support life now + for future generations
in less than 30min, learn why this is important + eco-friendly lifestyle tips
the task
1. watch 350.org video: 1 min 30 sec
2. watch Zero Waste video or choose 1 of 4 other videos: up to 15 min
3. watch Global Temperature video: 1 min
4. Calculate Carbon Footprint link: up to 10 min
5. complete Feedback form: 2 min
01
350 is a reference to 350 parts per million (ppm) – the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere considered the safe limit to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. We're currently at 431 ppm
350.org is a reminder that our fight to stop this number increasing further is more important than ever
watch video: 1 min 30 sec
02
Do you have an excess of stuff? Do you take the trash out on a regular basis? Bea Johnson started a global movement advocating for a zero waste lifestyle
Here, she reveals how she and her family produce less than one quart of waste per year, and how living simply has changed her life for the better
watch video: 15 min
03
"There is unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate" - NASA
Play animation to see the change in global surface temperatures. Period used to calculate the average for comparison is 1951 – 1980. Dark blue shows areas cooler than average. Dark red shows areas warmer than average
watch video: 1 min
04
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by our actions. The average carbon footprint for a person in the US is 16 tons, one of the highest rates in the world. Globally, average carbon footprint is closer to 4 tons
By making small changes to our actions, we can start making a big difference