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An approach to acquiring knowledge of the personal carbon footprint in Cartagena, in the Colombian Caribbean region

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  • Valdelamar-Villegas Juan Carlos

    (Environmental Research Group (GIA), Faculty of Engineering, Comfenalco Technological University Foundation, Barrio España, Carrera 44 D No. 30ª – 91, Cartagena, 130015, Colombia)

  • Fajardo-Herrera Reinaldo

    (Applied Biology Research Group, Biology Program, University Campus of San Pablo, University of Cartagena, Zaragocilla, Carrera 50 No. 24–99, Cartagena, 130015, Colombia)

Abstract

CO2 is the main greenhouse gas due to the large volumes emitted by anthropogenic activities, which is why it is necessary to implement strategies that allow the identification of potential sources of CO2 emissions in order to design and implement strategies to reduce them. The aim of this research was to estimate the personal carbon footprint in the city of Cartagena. Through the use of a calculator available on the web and the use of social networks, the personal carbon footprint was estimated and its relationship with some sociodemographic and spatial aspects was characterized. The carbon footprint of the inhabitants of Cartagena varies between 0.4 and 17.6 TonEquivCO2 per year, in addition, there were no differences in terms of sex and age groups. On the other hand, the personal carbon footprint at the spatial level is relatively homogeneous, with a slight distribution of values greater than 9 TonEquivCO2 in the area where people with a lower socioeconomic status live. The results suggest the need to prioritize strategies to reduce the carbon footprint in these places.

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  • Valdelamar-Villegas Juan Carlos & Fajardo-Herrera Reinaldo, 2023. "An approach to acquiring knowledge of the personal carbon footprint in Cartagena, in the Colombian Caribbean region," Environmental & Socio-economic Studies, Sciendo, vol. 11(3), pages 65-72, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:enviro:v:11:y:2023:i:3:p:65-72:n:3
    DOI: 10.2478/environ-2023-0018
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