Real men are polluters, say the Swedes
Foreign ministry of Sweden report finds a small group of males responsible for disproportionate amount of emissions.
29.10.2007 |Chantal van den Bossche
The purpose of the study is to bring out often neglected facts concerning dissimilarities in the lifestyles and consumption patterns of women and men, and thus in their environmental impact, by describing how men, primarily through their greater mobility and more extensive travel, acoount for more carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions than women, in both rich and poor countries. The study points to how a changed behavior among men – notably rich men who are decision makers – can be crucial in addressing climate change and in enhancing the opportunities of all human beings to enjoy sustainable development.