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Eat less meat.
Eat less meat.
Studies show the public has a lack of understanding of the association between meat consumption and environmental impacts (Macdiarmid et al. 487). Meat production drains land and water resources, as for every kilogram of beef, 15,000 liters of water is used. Eating meat has dire consequences for the planet that also include methane, waste, and fossil fuel usage (33).
Use public transit.
The wide use of public transit benefits the environment by reducing the number of citizens driving individual vehicles. In using public transportation, fuel is conserved and more efficient from the absence of traffic jams, reducing overall air pollution (21), (44).
Use public transit.
Consume less.
Consume less.
Excessive energy use has profound implications for environmental health and human health. There are a range of scientific opportunities for cost-effective energy-efficient technologies that use less natural resources. Studies show that energy-restricted animals live longer than those that have unlimited to access to energy (Fontana et al.).
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Global carbon emissions dropped 17% during COVID-19 lockdowns
By the end of the year, researchers predict emissions will drop between 4.4% and 8%. This figure would mark the largest yearly decrease in emissions since World War II. While the decline is likely to be temporary until our economy reopens, this case shows the benefits from curbing energy use.
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Here are some top picks for free green apps to become more eco-conscious.
Information from Bustle (39)
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GoodGuide is an app that serves a guide for eco-conscious shopping. It allows you to scan a product's barcode and gives the user rankings for the product based on environmental impact, and information about the company's environmental policies.
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Commute Greener is an app that gives suggestions to make your commute as efficient as possible, with the lowest emissions. It does this by giving route suggestions and ride-share availability in your area. It allows the user to earn badges and rewards.
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​Carma Carpooling is an app that helps users find people to carpool with in your region. Every member of the carpool pays 20 cents per mile for gas reimbursement. This can be used for friend ride-sharing coordination or connection with strangers.
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Leafully is an app that helps track individual energy consumption. It does this by connecting with your utility company to measure your energy use. It alerts users when they are over-consuming. It measures energy use with tree icons.
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Climate Counts is an app that has a database of the world's largest companies and ranks them according to their advocacy and work in mitigating climate change. This includes their policies and how green their production processes are.
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"In the case of climate justice, it may give us happiness to eat meat or to explore distant parts of the world, even though doing so may cause the suffering of invisible, seemingly disposable people and environments." ("A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety" 39).