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Comparing Carbon Emissions Across Generations
Analysis of carbon emissions in the UK over time reveals a significant decrease from 12 tons per person in the past to 5-6 tons per person currently, indicating a positive shift in environmental impact. Despite a more mobile lifestyle today, individuals have a carbon footprint less than half that of their grandparents at the same age. The UK's reduction in emissions is attributed to offshoring production to countries like China and India, although trade emissions adjustment shows higher emissions within the UK.
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