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Foot Solo. Wednesday May 25, 2011. Vincent Carter 132974. Table of Contents. Slide 3,4 Personal information Slide 5 Compare to Napa County Slide 6-9 Projections Slide 10,11 Effect on Temperature Slide 12 Ways to conserve Slide 13 Sources. This is me.
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Foot Solo Wednesday May 25, 2011 Vincent Carter 132974
Table of Contents • Slide 3,4 Personal information • Slide 5 Compare to Napa County • Slide 6-9 Projections • Slide 10,11 Effect on Temperature • Slide 12 Ways to conserve • Slide 13 Sources
This is me. Basic Information Vincent F. Carter • 39 Year old Male with a family of 5 • 420 SQFT Garden • Backyard and front yard sprinklers • Wear C-Pac machine at night with heavy covers and the ceiling fan on. • We do 6 loads of laundry a week • Swimming pool and hot tub
Family Monthly Big Heavy Foot Print. Water = 11,518 Gallons Transportation Pilot 19-23 MPG Accord 21-25 MPG Civic 24-28 MPG
Average a year per person How we compareWater usage source:American Canyon Water DepartmentMy House 27,643 gallons Napa County 64,900 gallons
Source http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090610154453.htm
Ways to reduce CO2 emissionHome Transportation • During Winter time lower thermostat by 8 degrees. • During Summertime raise the thermostat 8 degrees. • Use cold water for washing clothes. • Replace light bulbs with CFL energy star light bulbs. • Replace appliances with energy star appliances. • Insulate your house. • Use tankless water heaters • Use Dishwasher instead of hand washing. • Carpool or use public transportation when possible. • Buy hybrid vehicles. • Check tire inflation regularly. • Keep vehicle well maintained. • Use bicycle or walk short distances. • Roll down window during Summertime or dress warmer during Wintertime instead of A/C. • Use vehicle size appropriate for task.
Cited Sources: • AGL. AGL Carbon Calculator. n.d. 19 May 2011 <http://www.aglcarboncalculator.com.au/>. • California Green Innoviation Index 2009. August 2009. 21 May 2011 <http://www.next10.org/pdf/GII/Next10_GII_2009.pdf>. • Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. 2006. 23 May 2011 <http://www.mongabay.com/images/2006/graphs/ipcc-temp.jpg>. • Napa Carbon Foot Print. n.d. 22 May 2011 <www.ci.calistoga.ca.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=4680>. • Napa County Greenhouse Gases Baseline. 29 July 2009. 23 May 2011 <http://www.climateprotectioncampaign.org/ccap/pdf/2.Updated_GHG_Inventory.pdf>. • napa countywide communityclimate plan. October 2009. 21 May 2011 <http://www.climateprotectioncampaign.org/ccap/pdf/3.Draft_Napa_County_CCAP.pdf>. • Pacific Gas and Electric. 2011. 20 May 2011 <www.pge.com>. • Science Daily. Carbon Emissions Linked To Global Warming In Simple Linear Relationship. 11 June 2009. 21 May 2011 <http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090610154453.htm>. • terrapass. Take action to reduce your carbon footprint. 2011. 19 May 2011 <http://www.terrapass.com/carbon-footprint-calculator/action>. • United States Environmental Agency. Overview: Pollutants and Programs. February 2005. 21 May 2011 <http://www.epa.gov/oms/climate/420f05001.htm>. • United States Environmental Protection Agency. Climate Change Greenhouse Gas Emissions. n.d. 19 May 2011 <http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ind_calculator2.html#c=transportation&p=reduceOnTheRoad&m=calc_currentEmissions>.