10/19/2020 Topic: Module 8 Discussion: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
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This is a graded discussion:
20 points possible
due Oct 22
MODULE 8
DISCUSSION: REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Illustrate the consequences of plastic use
Explain the implications of global warming and climate change and what individuals can do to help
Recognize the role of environmental justice
OVERVIEW
Each of us plays a role in greenhouse gas emissions. There are many ways you can help reduce greenhouse gases bybuying locally grown in-season produce, eating more produce (and thus less meat), driving your car less, using energy-saving light bulbs, powering down electronics when not in use, not wasting water, and recycling as many items as possible.Small actions each individual takes will help the environment. When you buy light bulbs, choose ones certified by theENERGY STAR program. They use 70% to 90% less energy than traditional bulbs and last 10 to 25 times longer. They alsosave you money on your electricity bill. Recycling at home helps conserve energy, reduces pollution, and reducesgreenhouse gas emissions. Composting your food and yard waste reduces both the amount of garbage in landfills andgreenhouse gases. Many communities recycle some or all of the following: newspaper, cardboard and other paper, glassbottles and jars, and a variety of plastics.
For this discussion, take the:
10/19/2020 Topic: Module 8 Discussion: Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
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Then consider what actions YOU (because we are all different and each can contribute it different ways.
What steps can you take to minimize your personal contribution to global warming? Are thereany new actions suggested in this chapter you can adopt? What can you do to minimize yourcarbon footprint?
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Initial Post
Present new information/ideas regarding the subject being asked
Write a minimum of 200 words (about a half page, not including a title), but feel free to write as much as you need-keep in mind, some topics take more explanation than others
Or create 2-4 minute video (must be viewable in the body of the post without download–see
Canvas: Record VideoUsing Rich Text Editor (https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10627-how-do-i-record-a-video-using-the-richcontent-
editor-as-a-student)
)
Reference sources (must be written in body of discussion whether the discussion is a video or written)
Due on
Thursday
of the week the corresponding module is presented
Respond to at least 2 peers
Minimum of 100 words each
OR create a :30-1 minute video
Describe a question their post raised
Due on
Sunday
of the week the corresponding module is presented
FORMAT
Respond to the discussion prompt, by selecting “Reply” under the post guidelines
Include in-text citations when presenting your information in the body of the response
12-point font
“Reference(s)” must be included below your response with corresponding sources in APA format (s
ee
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page for additional information)
-minimally, include the carbon footprint calculator and where you obtained information onenvironmental factors
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
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Environmental Protection Agency’s Household CarbonFootprint Calculator (https://www3.epa.gov/carbon-footprintcalculator/)
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