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Re:I used to not worry about climate change. Now I do by lozenge on Sunday January 28, 2024 @05:03AM (#39164128)
Well, the bulk of them want more meat, washing machines and air conditioning.

The main increase of energy usage has been due to this, not people in urban areas eskewing apartments and public transport to drive cars and live in suburban houses.

https://youtu.be/6sqnptxlCcw?si=FfqAqooG9qg4kejC

Another fun fact: 80% of the world's population has never flown, and only 2-4% fly abroad in a year.

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Re:I used to not worry about climate change. Now I do by Synaesthesia on Monday January 29, 2024 @01:26AM (#39173335)
The amount of concrete needed to build such big homes contributes to carbon emissions, not to mention destruction of nature, and it also costs more to heat and cool.
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