From December, in the New York Times.little relatives.
https://archive.is/1xu3n
(Unfortunately, you can't see the "share of Americans who got it right.")
There are 12 questions. I'm doing about 8 of the recommendations already. Example: "buying fewer things." The only thing I could buy less of - maybe - is food. The few other things I buy are necessities, aside from maybe the second-hand books I buy for
What was interesting was that while the author mentioned, BEFORE the quiz, how other online lists of recommendations might include not having children, that wasn't included in the quiz.their lives. But then, why not phrase it as "have fewer children," when so many kids are still unplanned anyway?)
(My guess is that while he certainly wanted to make everyone aware of that choice, neither he or anyone else wants to promote it too loudly for fear of backlash - especially from those poor young people for whom parenthood is the only accomplishment in
Aside from that, at the end, you DO get to see the actions that are most recommended by scientists. Though I would think that another somewhat important action - not in the quiz - would be "search for non-plastic packaging when buying goods." The firstrule, after all, has always been "reduce," not "recycle."
From Ross Presser, elsewhere:Yes, and getting rid of all that you don't use, give stuff away.
"For what it's worth, here are the questions, the correct answer, and the share of Americans who got it right."
Buying fewer things Small 50%
Lowering the room temperature Small 48%Can manage clothes to adapt in this.
Installing heat pumps Moderate 39%Notice that up to 5 can share a taxi at same cost.
Using energy-efficient appliances Small 35%
Car-pooling Small 34%
Recycling Small 33%This is using more carbs and not burning fats.
Eating a vegetarian diet Moderate 26%
Living car-free Large 24%Decide if paying for maintenance, insurance, gas, and parts is worth it.
Eating organic food Moderate 23%Less expensive is canned food you microwave?
Using renewable electricity Large 22%
Avoiding a long flight Large 13%
Eating a vegan diet Large 6%
It's interesting to see that the more important a certain action is, the less likely Americans are to recognize it as such.
But I'm pretty sure I got at least half of the answers right. (I didn't write down my guesses.)
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