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How many pounds of carbon dioxide in 1 cubic foot?

I think it is 0.1227 pounds but I have seen 0.1144 pounds used.


How can the government help carbon footprint?

The government can help reduce carbon footprints by implementing policies such as carbon pricing, setting emissions targets, investing in renewable energy sources, promoting energy efficiency, and funding research and development for clean technologies. Additionally, the government can provide incentives for businesses and individuals to choose greener options and enforce regulations that limit carbon emissions from industries.


What is carbon foot print and how does it affect the environment?

Your "Carbon Footprint" refers to the amount of CO2 and other greenhouse gases that are produced in the production of the products and services that you consume. Sometimes it is the amount produced minus any amounts 'offset' by activities that remove CO2 etc. As the damage to the global environment by the release of these gases is a major concern, the level to which an individual contributes to the problem is important.


Do trees absorb greenhouse gasses?

Yes, trees absorb the powerful greenhouse gas of carbon dioxide. Photosynthesis is the process where all vegetation absorbs CO2 from the air, store the carbon and release the oxygen. So forests are carbon sinks, that is storage areas for carbon. This is why afforestation is important so we can slow and stop global warming.


Where does carbon dioxide come from in the body?

In the body, carbon dioxide is produced as a waste product of cellular metabolism. Cells produce carbon dioxide when they break down glucose and other nutrients to generate energy through a process called cellular respiration. Carbon dioxide is then transported in the blood to the lungs, where it is exhaled from the body during breathing.