Did you know that American individuals control 65% of the country's greenhouse emissions? A new study by McKinsey & Company compares the consumer practices of Americans and those from other countries (43% of emissions by consumers). Some of the ways individual Americans can cut back include:
Passenger cars - currently 17% of US emissions.
- DRIVE LESS!
- Drive more fuel efficient cars
- Live closer to work and recreation areas
Residential buildings & appliances - currently 17% of US emissions
- Downsize
- Buy existing housing stock instead of new construction
- Add insulation
- Replace appliances with more energy-efficient models
Read the article: A Big Sum of Small Differences
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