A carbon footprint is a measurement of the amount of greenhouse gases produced by human activities, measured in units of carbon dioxide. The document provides links to videos about carbon footprints and lists steps to efficiently reduce a carbon footprint, such as performing a life cycle assessment, identifying areas that consume the most energy, optimizing energy efficiency, and offsetting remaining emissions through projects like biofuels or tree planting. The document concludes with the message that understanding and reducing carbon footprints can help address climate change.