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A higher carbon footprint corresponds to a greater environmental impact.

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Bonus question

A higher carbon footprint corresponds to a greater environmental impact.

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Consider what a carbon footprint represents: the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by a person, organization, product, or activity, typically measured in CO2-equivalents. 
Option 1: True. If an entity has a higher carbon footprint, it generally contributes more greenhouse gas emissions, which are a major driver of environmental impact such as climate change, air quality effects, and resource use. Therefore, a larger footprint often signals a greater environmental burden, assuming the footprint is measured consistently (same scope and units). 
Option 2: False. This would imply that emitting more greenhouse gases does not translate to more environmental harm, which contradicts widely accepted scientific understanding. While there can be nuances—for example, differences in emission sources, time horizons, or the context of the footprint (scope 1/2/3), or the carbon intensity of energy use—the core idea that more emissions equate to more potential impact is generally valid. 
Another subtle point: environmental impact is multi-faceted, and carbon is just one dimension. However, when focusing specifically on carbon footprint as a proxy for climate-related impact, increasing footprint tends to indicate higher potential impact, all else equal. 
In summary, from a standard perspective on carbon accounting and environmental impact, the statement aligns with the common interpretation that a higher carbon footprint corresponds to greater environmental impact, whereas the alternative would run counter to the basic purpose of measuring emissions.

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