Car use and meat consumption drive emissions gender gap, research suggests
World news | The GuardianWednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00:03 AM
A French study of 15,000 people found that men emit 26% more greenhouse gases than women, primarily due to higher car use and red meat consumption. The gap narrows to 18% when accounting for socioeconomic factors like income and education.
What This Means: This research highlights how lifestyle choices, particularly in transportation and diet, contribute to gender disparities in carbon footprints. It underscores the broader need for targeted climate policies addressing consumption patterns to reduce emissions equitably.
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