Why should we care about adding to our carbon footprint?
Carbon dioxide traps the sunâs heat in the atmosphere which leads to climate change.
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What are the problems of a landfill?
First, the trash takes a very long time to decompose. Second, chemicals from the trash can pollute the soil and the water around the landfill.
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What can we do to recycle?
Write on both sides of a sheet of paper, refill empty water bottles, reuse empty jars, use reusable bags, fix broken things instead of buying new ones...
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What do we call the carbon dioxide released because of one individual?Â
Carbon footprint
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Why do cars, trucks, and planes increase our carbon footprint?
They burn fuel which releases Carbon Dioxide.
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How can you decrease your carbon footprint?
recycling, choosing light bulbs that don't need a lot of energy, growing your own vegetables, using bikes instead of cars...
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What is the greenhouse effect?
It is when carbon dioxide traps heat in the earth's atmosphere.
