How to reduce your carbon footprint #GlobalWarning

From cutting down on meat to contacting your local representatives and investing in clean energy, here are 15 ways to help reduce global carbon emissions1 Air travel is usually the largest component of the carbon footprint of frequent flyers. A single return flight from London to New York - including the complicated effects on the high atmosphere - contributes to almost a quarter of the average person's annual emissions. The easiest way to make a big difference is to go by train or not take as many flights.2 The second most important lifestyle change is to eat less meat, with particular emphasis on meals containing beef and lamb. Cows and sheep emit large quantities of methane, a powerful global warming gas. A vegan diet might make as much as a 20% difference to your overall carbon impact but simply cutting out beef will deliver a significant benefit on its own. Continue reading...