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How Simple Changes in Daily Life Can Help the World Achieve Net Zero

Op-ed discusses minimal yet impactful lifestyle changes that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

On 6 December 2023, Diplomatic Courier published an opinion article by Joni Jupesta (Research Fellow and Academic Associate, UNU-IAS), which argues that simple changes in individuals’ lifestyles can go a long way toward reducing carbon footprints. These include changes in diet, commuting and working habits and using more efficient energy at home.

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