The new(-ish) and most commonly used term today for how much we, as individuals, impact the environment in our day-to-day lives is called our “carbon footprint.” This footprint represents the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by our actions.
When someone talks about “calculating” their carbon footprint, they’re referring to the process of measuring daily behaviors (based on the amount of greenhouse gases allocated to them), including food and energy consumption, methods of transportation, waste creation, and more in order to determine how much influence they’re having on the natural world around them.
The sad truth is, humans are using the energy of approximately 1.6 earths to fuel our current lifestyles, and it’s not sustainable. But how are these gases primarily being emitted? The biggest contributors (by percentage of emissions) include:
So, what can we do to lower our carbon footprint? Well, it really depends on the kind of lifestyle you live. To have the most impact in your daily life, you should…
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Regenerative agriculture is the practice of enriching the land through farming and other agricultural practices; an effort that has been led by Indigenous Communities for thousands of years. Rather than stripping the ground of its nutrients, regenerative practices add to the health and strength of the soil and the overall ecosystem. In essence, it’s a decolonization of agriculture. 1“Regenerative Agriculture 101,” Natural Resources Defense Council ≫; “Native Growers Decolonize Regenerative Agriculture,” Green America ≫
Regenerative agriculture, as noted by One Earth, is “a pathway to an abundant and resilient future . . . shifting from the narrative of human dominion to one of healing our relationship with the Earth.” As a result, farms become more resistant to climate-related threats such as drought, flooding, and extreme shifts in temperature.2“Regenerative Agriculture and Food Systems,” One Earth ≫
Sustainable agriculture is the final step toward achieving regenerative agriculture. This is accomplished, in part, through the introduction of practices to improve environmental health, reduce the use of freshwater and harmful pesticides, and improve carbon storage in the soil.