Assignment 07:
SUSTAINABILITY?
Step 1: Set the scene
My calculated footprint according to the website http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/calculators/ is 4.9 Global hectares. My carbon footprint calculated as the highest at 63.7 % with fishing grounds as the least at 1.2 %. My global footprint is 3.10 global hectares above the world’s average per person which is 1.8 global hectares. My ecological footprint calculates that my mobility and food are the highest demand on the Earth's ecosystem compared to shelter, goods, services and governance being the least.
Step 2: Write a comment about your footprint
My calculated footprint to my astonishment is quite high compared to the world’s average person. According to the calculator …show more content…
Morally and ethically we are all obligated to safe guard our earth for our fellow inhabitants as well as future generations to come. If each individual with the assistance of every ruling government made changes then we would be able to bring about reducing the toll on our earth. If more people chose to either use public transportation, lift clubs, cycling or walking to their destinations, this would drastically reduce the carbon footprint. Hybrid electric vehicles not only reduces carbon emission but fuel as well. I consider China’s controversial policy of 1 to 2 children per family, quite a logical solution to our worlds rising population. Considering the global sequences of over population, reduction of families even though it is not in standing with current human rights initiatives, in the long run it will help our earth and future generations to …show more content…
Our current generation is at a loss due to animals which have become extinct due to the recklessness of our previous generation. The West African Black Rhinoceros was stated as extinct in 2006 due to poaching, a mere example of what our current generation will never see. It is only fair of our current generation to safe guard the future of our children, not only regarding wildlife and nature, but due to pollution our climate is changing, which are the reasons for earthquakes and tsunamis. It is also why there are areas that are experiencing drought or flooding. If we look after our world today we ensure a better tomorrow for our
SUSTAINABILITY?
Step 1: Set the scene
My calculated footprint according to the website http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/calculators/ is 4.9 Global hectares. My carbon footprint calculated as the highest at 63.7 % with fishing grounds as the least at 1.2 %. My global footprint is 3.10 global hectares above the world’s average per person which is 1.8 global hectares. My ecological footprint calculates that my mobility and food are the highest demand on the Earth's ecosystem compared to shelter, goods, services and governance being the least.
Step 2: Write a comment about your footprint
My calculated footprint to my astonishment is quite high compared to the world’s average person. According to the calculator …show more content…
Morally and ethically we are all obligated to safe guard our earth for our fellow inhabitants as well as future generations to come. If each individual with the assistance of every ruling government made changes then we would be able to bring about reducing the toll on our earth. If more people chose to either use public transportation, lift clubs, cycling or walking to their destinations, this would drastically reduce the carbon footprint. Hybrid electric vehicles not only reduces carbon emission but fuel as well. I consider China’s controversial policy of 1 to 2 children per family, quite a logical solution to our worlds rising population. Considering the global sequences of over population, reduction of families even though it is not in standing with current human rights initiatives, in the long run it will help our earth and future generations to …show more content…
Our current generation is at a loss due to animals which have become extinct due to the recklessness of our previous generation. The West African Black Rhinoceros was stated as extinct in 2006 due to poaching, a mere example of what our current generation will never see. It is only fair of our current generation to safe guard the future of our children, not only regarding wildlife and nature, but due to pollution our climate is changing, which are the reasons for earthquakes and tsunamis. It is also why there are areas that are experiencing drought or flooding. If we look after our world today we ensure a better tomorrow for our