Europe is Greener than the US: simpler living equals smaller carbon footprint
Per capita CO2 emissions in the US are said to be thrice as much as in Europe. ‘Per capita CO2 emissions in the U.S. were 19.78 tons according to the Union of Concerned Scientists, which used 2006 data, compared to 9.6 tons in the U.K., 8.05 tons in Italy, and 6.6 tons in France.’ Also, there can be some amount of social pressure to behave in an environmentally responsible manner in such a place like Sweden where environmental consciousness is part of the social norm. In Dublin, plastic bags are Click here to read more