Households Can Cut Emissions by 40 Percent Through Lifestyle Change

A shift in everyday habits by the world’s wealthiest households could cut the overall household-related global carbon emissions by 40 percent, according to a groundbreaking international study that puts lifestyle choices at the heart of the climate solution. ‘This research provides valuable insights into the potential of lifestyle changes for reducing carbon footprints,’ according to UG-professor Klaus Hubacek. The paper was published in Nature Communications on 17 May.