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a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by one group or person; if it's your personal carbon footprint, it reflects the carbon emitted by the choices you make as a part of your lifestyle.

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Many animals are in danger due to warming Arctic, including beluga whales. Image by Hafiz Issadeen via Flickr.
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