The importance of reducing the carbon footprint

You may often hear about how important it is to reduce your carbon footprint, but not everyone is aware of what exactly that means. According to Earth.org, a carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere. These include gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

It is important to note that every individual leaves a carbon footprint; this is measured by, for example, your daily activities, transport and purchases such as food and clothing.

It's not just about individuals; products, businesses and entire countries also leave a carbon footprint. ( Gaby Agbulos, more at republicasiamedia.com)