Ecological+Footprints

=Mrs. Ludwig's Wiki - Environmental Science=



Activity One


This image from Chapter 1 of your text shows how we in the United States although we make up approximately 25% of world population, we utilize more than 50% of the world's resources. What other nations do you see that are utilizing more of the world's resources? What nations do you see that are under utilizing the world's resources? What ways do you think we can shrink our ecological footprint?

Activity 2
Using this link Ecological Footprint Calculator calculate your own personal ecological footprint. How many planets does it take to sustain your lifestyle????

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