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What trees are best for carbon reduction?

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As a genus, oak has been found to be one of the best for carbon reduction. However, the answer to this question is not so straightforward, as there are many other types that can be good at carbon reduction as well like horse-chestnut and trees that are native to an area are often the best at doing the job needed.

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What is carbon footprint and what are its uses?

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A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide that a person emits due to fossil fuel consumption throughout their life. It can be used to calculate an average among people for how much carbon is produced by an average person. This average can also be tracked over time to see if people are at that time using more or less carbon dioxide.

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What does "Consider any offsets you have made" mean?

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This means to consider things that you may have done that are positive rather than negative for your carbon footprint. You can then subtract this from your score, because you did something good.

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Have planted a mixed hedge, hawthorn, copper beech and green beech, along with 5 Kilmarnock Willow trees, 3 laurels. Will these positively affect carbon footprint?

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Yes, these will positively affect your carbon footprint, as plants capture carbon rather than releasing carbon.

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What is the points number in a carbon footprint?

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The points are a general metric to understand how large your carbon footprint is, and help you to track it changing.

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What is a daily example of a carbon footprint?

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An example would include traveling in your car. To reduce your carbon footprint, drive less often, drive shorter distances and walk instead of taking the car whenever it is possible.

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How can I reduce air pollution in my community?

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You can drive less by walking, biking, or using public transport. Also, using less electricity and planting more plants in your garden or home can help.

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How does the carbon dioxide we exhale affect our carbon footprint?

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The carbon dioxide (CO2) you exhale is part of the natural carbon cycle and does not significantly contribute to your carbon footprint. The carbon in your breath comes from the food you eat, which plants absorbed during photosynthesis. However, human activities like burning fossil fuels have a more substantial impact on carbon levels, influencing climate change. Individual respiratory CO2 is minimal compared to industrial emissions when determining one's carbon footprint.

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