Carbon Emissions & Climate Impact

💨 What are Carbon Emissions?

Carbon emissions primarily refer to the release of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere. These emissions come from burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas for energy, transportation, and industry.

⚙️ Major Sources of Emissions

• Electricity and heat production
• Transportation (cars, planes, shipping)
• Industrial processes and construction
• Agriculture and land use change
• Deforestation and forest degradation

🌎 Why It Matters

Excess carbon in the atmosphere traps heat, intensifying global warming. It leads to melting ice, rising seas, and stronger storms — affecting ecosystems, health, and economies worldwide.

💡 How You Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

• Use public transit, walk, or bike more
• Switch to renewable energy sources
• Reduce, reuse, and recycle materials
• Support reforestation and offset programs
• Eat locally and waste less food

💵 Carbon Tax - Its Purpose

Carbon tax is a type of tax put on fossil fuels to help discourge their use.

• Helps make companies reduce the use of fossil fuels
• Delivers a message to people that these fossil fules affect our planet

Here is a table to see how much the average person paying for carbon tax in Canada:

Province	Net Carbon Tax cost
Alberta	Saskatchewan	Manitoba	Ontario	Nova Scotia	Prince Edward Island	Newfoundland and Labrador
$911	$525	$502	$627	$537	$550	$337




There a total of 27 countries who have carbon tax. Here is a chart of why: