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Unlock a sustainable future with 'Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle.' This groundbreaking guide empowers you to understand the carbon cost of everyday choices and inspire transformative changes in your lifestyle. With the urgency of climate action in mind, the book reveals how to dramatically reduce your carbon footprint, aiming for an 80% reduction to just 2.5 tonnes per person by 2030. Author Lloyd Alter shares practical strategies that draw from personal experiences, showing how a rich and fulfilling life can coexist with a commitment to sustainability.
Explore essential themes, from the carbon footprints of take-out food to the real impact of your internet habits. Learn to differentiate between significant changes that yield real benefits and marketing distractions that lead to inefficiencies. Discover the hidden embodied carbon in everyday items and why popular solutions like electric cars may not be the panacea we seek.
This accessible yet research-driven book emphasizes the importance of moving towards sufficiency rather than mere efficiency, highlighting the roles of individuals, governments, and corporations in combating climate change. 'Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle' is more than just a book; it's a roadmap to a more sustainable and meaningful existence in the fight against climate change.
Explore essential themes, from the carbon footprints of take-out food to the real impact of your internet habits. Learn to differentiate between significant changes that yield real benefits and marketing distractions that lead to inefficiencies. Discover the hidden embodied carbon in everyday items and why popular solutions like electric cars may not be the panacea we seek.
This accessible yet research-driven book emphasizes the importance of moving towards sufficiency rather than mere efficiency, highlighting the roles of individuals, governments, and corporations in combating climate change. 'Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle' is more than just a book; it's a roadmap to a more sustainable and meaningful existence in the fight against climate change.