nine everyday habits that help the planet
1. What is the single most important thing humanity has to do in the coming years – and what does that mean for me? The number one goal? Limiting the use of fossil fuels such as oil, carbon and natural gas and replacing them with renewable and cleaner sources of energy, all while increasing energy efficiency. 2. Changing how industries are run or subsidised doesn’t sound like anything I can influence... can I? You can. Individuals need to exercise their rights both as citizens and as consumers. 3. Other than that, what’s the best daily action I can take? Going car-free is the number-one most effective action an individual could take. We should choose more efficient vehicles and, whenever possible, switch directly to electric vehicles 4. But isn’t renewable energy extremely expensive? Actually, renewables like wind and solar are becoming increasingly cheap across the world. 5. Could I make a difference by changing my diet? That’s a big one, too. In fact, after fossil fuels, the food ind...