The carbon footprint is defined as the total amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced, including carbon dioxide and methane, that are generated by our actions. It is the total emissions caused by an individual, event, organization, or product, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent.
The total amount of green-house gases produced, to directly and indirectly support human activities, is referred to as
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2018 · Topic: Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change (Carbon Footprint, Carbon Sequestration, and Carbon Pricing Mechanisms)
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