When it comes to our personal contributions to climate change, most Americans seem to have no clue how damaging some of their individual actions can be. Folks who happily recycle and switch to more energy-efficient appliances may, per a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Nexus journal, have a far larger carbon footprint than they realize. When it comes to personal behavioral changes to mitigate climate change, not all interventions are created equal. As the Associated Press notes, taking fewer flights, using renewable electricity, and deciding not to get a dog are considered the most effective […]