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Climate Change
SCI-106 Covered so far
Topics Covered :
o Weather vs Climate o Weather and climate variables o Earth’s climate system o Earth’s Energy Budget o climate classification and o Climate types of the world o Role of Greenhouse gases o Green house and green house effect o Role of Human Activities influencing climate change o Climate Change Consequences o Climate change mitigation o Climate change Adaptation o Carbon footprint What is carbon Carbon Footprint ??? Introduction to Carbon Footprint Carbon footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual, organization, event, or product. Understanding and reducing carbon footprint is crucial in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable The term carbon footprint is commonly used to describe the total amount practices. of CO2 and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for which an individual or organization is responsible. Footprints can also be calculated for events or products. Causes of Carbon Footprint Transportat Energy Consumption ion Consumption Habits Emissions from The use of The production, vehicles, airplanes, electricity, heating, transportation, and and other modes of and cooling in disposal of goods and transportation homes, buildings, services we consume also account for a and industrial contribute to our carbon significant portion facilities footprint. of a carbon footprint. contributes to carbon emissions. Measuring Carbon Footprint Direct Indirect Emissions Emissions Emissions from sources directly Emissions from the production of energy, controlled, such as fuel combustion, goods, and services consumed, such as transportation, and industrial processes. electricity, purchased materials, and waste disposal. Carbon Footprint Calculating the amount of CO2e we emit is known is Carbon accounting.
The total CO2e we produce, or our Carbon footprint,
is calculated by the following equation:
Where ai is the activity data for activity i and Efi is
the emission factor for activity i. Example: Consider a company has consumed the following items last year:
1. 500 KWhr (electricity)
2. 100 m^3 of natural gas 3. 300 liters of Oil
Calculate the company’s footprint.
We know that: EF1=0.67 Kg/KWhr EF2=1.8 kg/m^3 EF3=2.7 kg/lit
TC=500*0.67+100*1.8+300*2.7 =335+180+810 =1325 KG CO2e Darulaman Road Kabul, Afghanistan Main +93(0)729863447
