On Earth Day, “Eco-Guilt” Is on the Rise In America
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights new research showing that the average American experiences 40 days of “eco-guilt” each year, primarily due to food waste and not recycling. Despite the massive environmental impact of wasted food and over 14 million tons of plastic generated annually, there’s little sign that guilt is translating into real behavioral change.
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