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1.5-Degree Lifestyles: Towards A Fair Consumption Space for All

Target GroupMaster, PhDResource TypeReportDomainEquity and Opportunity of Distribution, Sustainable ConsumptionDuration1h to ≤ 2hAuthorLewis Akenji, Magnus Bengtsson, Viivi Toivio, Michael Lettenmeier, Tina Fawcett, Yael Parag, Yamina Saheb, Anna Coote, Joachim H. Spangenberg, Stuart Capstick, Tim Gore, Luca Coscieme, Mathis Wackernagel, Dario Kenner
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Summary

  • This resource helps students understand personal carbon footprints and lifestyle changes needed for climate action.

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How to use

  • Suitable for environmental science courses, particularly modules on climate change mitigation or sustainable consumption. Works well as a practical tool for understanding individual environmental impact.
  • Faculty can use this to guide discussions about personal responsibility versus systemic change. Consider having students calculate and analyze their own carbon footprints.
  • Connects to broader resources on climate action and sustainable lifestyles.

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Provide detailed formatting guidelines and evaluation criteria upfront. Students should demonstrate comprehensive understanding through systematic analysis and clear communication. Establish peer review processes to improve quality before final submission. Use reports as capstone experiences that integrate multiple course concepts and demonstrate advanced analytical capabilities.

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