When it comes to discussions on the environment, a term that has recently entered the mainstream of conversation is Carbon Footprint. A carbon footprint is the total amount of carbon dioxide that is produced by a person, institution or region over a given time period. The idea is that once you can measure the amount of carbon dioxide produced you can start to develop ways to reduce it.
The website Breathing Earth has an interactive world map showing carbon dioxide emission levels for each country. By simply moving your mouse over a country you'll see the carbon dioxide emission levels as well as birth and death rates for that country. The bottom left corner of the page shows the amount of carbon dioxide emitted since you started looking at the site.
If you are interested in calculating your own personal carbon footprint you can go to the Ecofoot site for a quiz tailored to where you live on the planet. To start the survey move your mouse over the region you live in. A popup menu will appear to let you select your country and language preference.
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