feature: Add a new Python exercise based on Carbon Footprint Calculation #4304
Description
Description
I would like to propose a new exercise for the Python track focused on an environmental theme: A Carbon Footprint Calculator.
This exercise will help students practice basic arithmetic operations, conditional logic (if/else), and working with dictionaries (storing emission factors) while learning about sustainability.
Learning Objectives
- Variables and basic data types.
- Control flow (conditionals).
- Simple math formulas in Python.
Exercise Scenario
The student will write a function that takes a user's daily habits (e.g., kilometers driven, dietary choices, electricity usage) and returns their estimated daily CO2 emissions based on provided standard coefficients.
Additional Context
Connecting coding challenges with real-world issues like climate change can make learning Python more engaging and meaningful for new developers. I would be happy to help design the test cases or write the description for this exercise!
Activity
github-actions commentedon Oct 4, 2026
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