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Carbon Footprint

the amount of carbon dioxide or other carbon compounds emitted into the atmosphere by the activities of an individual, company, country, etc.

 

(http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/carbon+footprint?s=t)

Climate

weather conditions over a period of time

 

(http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/weather?s=t)