BigFoot: Carbon Emissions Footprint

Since 1970, CO₂ emissions have increased by 90%, mostly due to the increase in fossil fuel consumption and industrial processes. The effects of this trend are drastic, leading to global warming, air pollution, and other destructive environmental consequences. This project aims to visualize society’s carbon footprint, through the lens of energy consumption, both renewable and non-renewable. Then focusing on the United States, we want to illustrate to the general public which regions have the highest carbon footprint. Finally, we want to show how you can decrease your overall carbon footprint based on your lifestyle.