What is a carbon footprint?

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Emission of greenhouse gases from daily human activities, expressed as

{C O}_{2}

equivalent

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The correct option is D Emission of greenhouse gases from daily human activities, expressed as ${C O}_{2}$ equivalent
Carbon footprint is the emission of greenhouse gases from daily human activities, expressed as CO2 equivalent. It includes direct emissions, such as those that result from fossil-fuel combustion in manufacturing, heating, and transportation, as well as emissions needed to generate the electricity associated with goods and services consumed.

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