carbon footprint
noun
the amount of carbon dioxide or other carbon compounds emitted into the atmosphere by the activities of an individual, company, country, etc..
carbon footprints
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pluralof carbon footprint.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Beyond their carbon footprints, they emit fine particulate matter, linked to a range of heart and lung problems; nitrogen oxides, which aggravate respiratory disease; and hazardous air pollutants including mercury, formaldehyde and benzene.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
There are plenty of false alarms, carbon footprints and all, and the future is unknowable, but watch for symptoms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 28, 2025
While she had learned about climate change in school, she says teachers had told her everything would be fine if people took steps to reduce their carbon footprints, like recycling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2024
But other experts have pushed back against this label, suggesting it's too soon to say whether or not our carbon footprints will be washed away in the waves of time?
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2024
Manufacturers will often have multiple suppliers for the same raw materials and components, so items that look alike could have different carbon footprints.
From BBC ● Feb. 29, 2024
