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carbon footprint
/ˈkɑrbən ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/
/ˈkɑːbən ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/
Carbon footprint
01
the amount of carbon dioxide that an organization or person releases into the atmosphere
Examples
Flying frequently increases your carbon footprint significantly.
Driving electric cars can help lower your carbon footprint.
