The city council has specifically asked you to address these subjects:

• Explain the ecological footprint. What does it measure?

• Explain how the ecological footprint of your household differs from the national average.

• Describe two or more actions that would improve the footprint of your household.

• Advocate for one policy that would improve the footprint of your community, state, or country. Describe and explain the advantages and costs associated with your recommended policy. In addition, be sure your Discussion includes:

• At least three science-related terms

• Two specific examples from the readings provided or other sources you find. Be sure to include information about each source, including title, author, year, and page number. If you refer to concepts from your Homework Units, note the unit and element (lecture notes, video, etc.) to which you refer. 500 words