Footprint Calculators and Simulators

NOAA Sea Level Rise Viewer

• Explore the six links along the left—Sea Level Rise, Local Scenarios, Mapping Confidence, Marsh Migration, Vulnerability, and High Tide Flooding—to view visualizations under each category.

• Use the slider bar (on most tabs) to examine the impacts of different sea level rise scenarios.

• Read the overview text directly below the legend to learn about individual impacts.

Global Footprint Network Ecological Footprint Calculator

• Press “Take the First Step” to begin. Answer the questions as they appear to calculate your personal ecological footprint, including your carbon footprint and your personal Earth Overshoot Day.

• Choose “SKIP TO VIEW MY RESULTS” on the pop-up - you do not need to enter an email address.

• Results 1: Compare your personal Overshoot Day with the world Overshoot Day. How many earths would be needed if everyone lived like you?

• Results 2: See your ecological footprint breakdown including the types and amount of land required, carbon footprint, and what percentage of the total ecological footprint is from your carbon emissions.

GRACE Communications Water Footprint Calculator

• Answer the questions as they appear to see how your lifestyle choices affect your water footprint.

• Inspect the breakdown of your water footprint to identify some easy water-saving changes could you make to reduce your footprint. Think about how your footprint will change as you grow up and your lifestyle changes.

• Compare your footprint to the US average to see where you stand versus the average American. Why is your footprint higher/lower?