Climate Change How big is your carbon footprint? » Yale Climate Connections – GWC Mag gwcmagApril 5, 2024056 views Does recycling actually do anything? What about carbon offsets? Did you know that the average person’s carbon footprint is about 6.5 tons, but the average American’s footprint is double that? Meteorologist Alexandra Steele talks to the experts to get answers about what actually helps the planet — and what doesn’t. You can calculate you carbon footprint by using the links below: CoolClimate Calculator The Nature Conservancy Calculator Alexandra Steele has more than 20 years’ experience as an on-air meteorologist. She has worked both nationally and in local television markets forecasting the weather, including on the Weather Channel… More by Alexandra Steele