3. A carbon footprint is "the total set of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person". For simplicity of reporting, it is often expressed in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide, or its equivalent of other GHGs, emitted.carbon dioxide The concept name of the carbon footprint originates from ecological footprint discussion.The carbon footprint is a subset of the ecological footprint and of the more comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).ecological footprintecological footprintLife Cycle Assessment An individual, nation, or organization's carbon footprint can be measured by undertaking a GHG emissions assessment. Once the size of a carbon footprint is known, a strategy can be devised to reduce it, e.g. by technological developments, better process and product management, changed Green Public or Private Procurement (GPP), Carbon capture, consumption strategies, and others.individualnationorganizationCarbon capture The mitigation of carbon footprints through the development of alternative projects, such as solar or wind energy or reforestation, represents one way of reducing a carbon footprint and is often known as Carbon offsetting.solarwind energyreforestationCarbon offsetting A carbon footprint is "the total set of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person". For simplicity of reporting, it is often expressed in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide, or its equivalent of other GHGs, emitted.carbon dioxide The concept name of the carbon footprint originates from ecological footprint discussion.The carbon footprint is a subset of the ecological footprint and of the more comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).ecological footprintecological footprintLife Cycle Assessment An individual, nation, or organization's carbon footprint can be measured by undertaking a GHG emissions assessment. Once the size of a carbon footprint is known, a strategy can be devised to reduce it, e.g. by technological developments, better process and product management, changed Green Public or Private Procurement (GPP), Carbon capture, consumption strategies, and others.individualnationorganizationCarbon capture The mitigation of carbon footprints through the development of alternative projects, such as solar or wind energy or reforestation, represents one way of reducing a carbon footprint and is often known as Carbon offsetting.solarwind energyreforestationCarbon offsetting

4. Global warming is caused by the emission of greenhouse gases. 72% of the totally emitted greenhouse gases is carbon dioxide (CO2), 18% Methane and 9% Nitrous oxide (NOx). Carbon dioxide emissions therefore are the most important cause of global warming. CO 2 is inevitably created by burning fuels like e.g. oil, natural gas, diesel, organic-diesel, petrol, organic-petrol, ethanol. The emissions of CO2 have been dramatically increased within the last 50 years and are still increasing by almost 3% each year, see graph below:caused by the emission of greenhouse gases CO2 - the major cause of global warming

5. Carbon Offsets Using trees to offset carbon: Carbon Offsets The actions of individuals, companies and nations as a whole are all generating carbon emissions, which are unequivocally linked to the climate change crisis the planet is facing. The first step to taking effective action is to reduce your carbon footprint. However being totally carbon neutral through personal lifestyles changes or changes to business practices may not at present be achievable for the majority of us. What’s left over after implementing low carbon practices can be offset through a variety of methods? Using trees to offset carbon: Tree planting has been shown to be a viable way to offset carbon emissions. However planting trees to offset carbon has been the centre of some fierce debate over the years. Nonetheless through such constructive debate the consensus is that tree planting is a valid tool to tackle climate change and one of only a few methods that actually remove existing CO 2 from the atmosphere. Through quality research on carbon forestry we are now able to determine criteria that influence the success and benefits achieved through tree planting. For example low latitude tropical forests sequester far more carbon than a northern latitude temperate forest.

6. Taking Action as a Student or School Plant a Tree Today (PATT) Foundation believes that children represent the future of our planet and educating them on the environment is therefore critical to building a better future for us all. PATT Foundation Thailand aims to deliver environmental education programmes that provide children with exciting and interactive encounters which enhance their appreciation for, and understanding of, their environment, so that they will be lifelong stewards of the earth. Get Outside and Make A Difference: EcoKids Camp A weeklong camp run during school holidays to educate children on the environment in a fun and interactive way through various activities including tree planting and recycling tours. DETAILSDETAILS Tree Planting Trip Your class can plant trees at one of our reforestation sites. PATT will provide all tools and instruction. This can be a half-day or full day event. Overnight trips can also be arranged for our site in Khao Yai. Longer trips will include additional environmental activities. Costs vary according to length of trip and class size.