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Environment: treading lightly on the Earth
Nature and the biosphere
Environment: treading lightly on the Earth focuses on the problem of greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide. This free course will give you an understanding of the nature and importance of carbon footprints of individuals and households. It will enable you to measure your own carbon footprint and explore what you could do to reduce that footprint and so ‘tread more lightly on the Earth’.
Date (DD-MM-YYYY)
26-08-2025 to 26-08-2026
Available on-demand until 26th August 2026
CPD points/hours/credits
Free statement of participation on completion
Cost
Free
Education type
Virtual
CPD subtype
On-demand
Description
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- explain the nature and extent of the carbon footprints of individuals and households within the national and global economy
- assess individual carbon footprints using a carbon calculator
- understand the main components of the carbon footprint of individuals and households, and the most effective actions for reducing the footprint
- explore options for reducing the carbon footprint.
Contact details
Email address
Open Learn (The Open University)
The Open University Shop
Walton Drive
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK7 6AA
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