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ISFCS Carbon Footprint Calculator - Why We Like It

Environment   Sep 19, 2016 by Salomon Yonli

This is a class blog with ideas contributed by Chris, Nana, Mackenzie, Charles, Salomon, Barbara

We are using a different ecological footprint calculator:

http://web.stanford.edu/group/inquiry2insight/cgi-bin/i2sea-r2a/i2s.php?page=iscfc

Here are the reasons why:

- Positives

I like that it has averages and stuff and that you don't have to be overly specific about it.

I like how it takes into account everything that you use like electricity and transportation.

I like how detailed it is and how it asks specific questions, it gives a more accurate calculation of the footprint.

The calculator can be compared to any nation and it is not limited to specific areas.

- Negatives

There is no option for carbon offset.

There may be too many questions.

You sometimes don't have enough data to answer some of the questions.


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9 Comment(s)

Theodore
Oct 5, 2016

Using a program that doesn't require you to know exact amounts is very useful for students. However some of the questions might not have a known answer so a guess is needed, which could change your carbon footprint. 

NicolasCage
Oct 3, 2016

thats great that you found a new program that works. I love the old program and i cant wait till i can try this new one.

jadin mann
Oct 3, 2016

makes sence dude keep up that nutrition. always rip harambe 

roger from HHS d
Oct 3, 2016

dear Solomon Yonli

Your blog intrigued me at the title and later on didn't let me down. I like how you made it in a list form instead of a non intriguing paragraph. Thank you for your support of our planet. 

sincerely and out of the dearest bottom of our hearts your bois 

Ian and THE Stanimal

Jazlyn Fankhauser
Oct 3, 2016

I took a look at the Carbon foot print Calculator you used, and I was surprised at how thorough it was. I especially liked how specific the location was. 

Jazlyn and Katie C.

Tucker
Oct 3, 2016

We were wondering about the contradiction you made concerning the specificity of the questions, and which one you really liked about it.

Ali and Tucker

hhsninaellington
Oct 3, 2016

this seriously sounds like an awesome new contribution to our lives and futures dude!!

Calla
Oct 3, 2016

This was a great post. I like how this can be compared to any nation and isn't limited to specific areas. Also I like how you can still be specific but also have the option of using the averages if you aren't certain.

Sam Karras
Sep 23, 2016

Hey, great post! I took a look at the survey. It provides a really in depth look at the different areas that contribute to a carbon footprint. I really appreciate that it gives you the opportunity to be specific where you can, while still offering the opportunity to use the averages for areas in which you are less certain. How did you find you aligned with the regional averages shown on the survey? My results showed that overall I was very near to the average in all categories. Because of the state of affairs right now, this would indicate that I have some work to do in terms of decreasing my own carbon footprint. What were the areas that you found you needed the most work in based on the simulation?

Thanks for posting!

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