Strategies for Reducing Carbon Footprints: A Cross-Sectional Study of Experts' Opinion

Abstract

Time and again, environmentalists have heralded cautious warnings about the ill-effects of a large carbon footprint. With the advancements in technology and infrastructure, we have become accustomed to this phrase. The carbon footprint (CFP) is a measure of the amount of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, that are released into the atmosphere because of human activities, such as transportation, energy production, and manufacturing. It is a metric that quantifies the effect of human activities on the environment, specifically its contribution to climate change. The issue of carbon footprint is significant because the excessive emissions of greenhouse gases have been linked to global warming, climate change, and other environmental problems. These problems can have severe consequences on our planet, including rising sea levels, extreme weather conditions, and the loss of diversity in flora and fauna, which can affect human life, health, and livelihoods. Reducing our carbon footprint is acutely important to minimise the impacts of climate change This can be achieved by adopting sustainable methods such as using renewable energy sources, reducing despoil, and promoting eco-friendly transportation. Governments, businesses, and other people all have a role to play in reducing carbon emissions to protect the planet for future generations.