Carbon footprints are hard to understand — here's what you need to know
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Recycling and turning off the lights are good steps towards a more sustainable society, but they are not nearly as important for the climate as reducing meat consumption, air travel and driving.
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How using coffee pods can impact climate change
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Carbon footprint – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation – page 2
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Individual action on climate change – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation – page 1
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Want to reduce your digital carbon footprint? Here's how.
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Greenhouse gases, facts and information
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