Shift Key with Robinson Meyer and Jesse Jenkins Want to Decarbonize Your Life? Here’s How.
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Oct 9, 2024 Jillian Goodman, deputy editor at Heatmap News, and Emily Pontecorvo, founding staff writer, share insights on effective actions for tackling climate change. They delve into the Decarbonize Your Life project, highlighting impactful choices like energy-efficient heat pumps and dietary changes. The discussion includes the importance of collective consumer influence and sustainable transportation, including the benefits of electric vehicles and e-bikes. They also explore the challenges of transitioning to cleaner technologies and navigating public charging stations.
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Decarbonize Your Life Guide
- Find Decarbonize Your Life on heatmap.news to see six recommendations for climate action.
- Each recommendation explains why the decision matters and offers a guide on how to make it.
Consumer Impact
- Consumers participate in the global fossil fuel economy, so their choices matter.
- Decarbonize Your Life identifies high-impact actions to address climate change.
Maximize Impact, Not Minimize Harm
- Minimizing individual harm is less effective than maximizing systemic impact.
- Focus on scalable actions that change the entire energy system.