It’s hard to dispute that man-made global climate change is happening based on the evidence available. Since the turn of the century, the greenhouse emissions and global temperature have increased in tandem. Should the global temperature continue to increase, it could lead to serious consequences for people around the world. Many who live along the coastlines are already noticing the sea levels rising and encroaching upon their homes.

Reducing your carbon footprint on an individual level requires you to create new habits that focus on reducing your overall energy consumption. Even small changes can help you reduce your footprint by 10-15 percent. Interested in seeing how much carbon you’re emitting, you can check out the carbon footprint calculator. In order to reduce the global emission, scientists suggest that everyone around the world needs to reduce their carbon emissions down to 1.87 tons by 2050. To put this into perspective, the average US per capita carbon footprint is 18.3 tons. Still, it’s not impossible and the more we as individuals do, the better the chances that large corporations will start to make a switch as consumers start to demand more eco-friendly options.