Fly less and eat healthy to cut warming

Fly less and eat healthy to cut warming

News:

1. According to a study, Global warming can be limited to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Important facts:

2. The study has been published in journal Nature Energy.
3. According to the study:
   • Global warming can be controlled by improvements in the energy efficiency of everyday activities namely travel, indoor heating and device use,
   • Improvements in the energy efficiency can raise living standards in the global South to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals.
   • Improvement in living condition can be attained without increase in energy demand.
4. The study introduced a number of innovations. Energy efficient electric vehicles with increased occupancy can reduce global energy demand for transport.
5. Way forward:
   • New social, behavioural and technological innovations,
   • Policy for energy efficiency and low-carbon development,
   • Standards for energy performance of new buildings as well as renovations of existing buildings and
   • Reduction of red meat in diet, and
   • strong emphasis on electrification and current rates of renewable energy deployment.