British Sign Language Glossaries of Curriculum Terms

BSL Environmental Science Glossary - Carbon footprint definition

Definition: Carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) that is released into the atmosphere. This CO₂ comes from our actions, the activities that we engage in as individuals, communities and organisations - these generate CO₂ that then finds its way into the atmosphere. A simple example is driving a car - the fuel is burnt and CO₂ is released in the exhaust fumes and into the air.