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Foot Solo

Join Vincent F. Carter in examining his carbon footprint and ways to reduce CO2 emissions in home and transportation. Discover comparisons, projections, and conservation tips. Start making a difference for a sustainable future.

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Foot Solo

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  1. Foot Solo Wednesday May 25, 2011 Vincent Carter 132974

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Family Monthly Big Heavy Foot Print. Water = 11,518 Gallons Transportation Pilot 19-23 MPG Accord 21-25 MPG Civic 24-28 MPG

  5. Average a year per person How we compareWater usage source:American Canyon Water DepartmentMy House 27,643 gallons Napa County 64,900 gallons

  6. Napa County Impact CO2 levels by Capita in tons

  7. Projections for California

  8. United States Projection

  9. World Projection

  10. Source http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090610154453.htm

  11. 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.

  12. 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>.

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