Netherlands Urges Shift in Consumption Habits

The Scientific Climate Council (WKR) in the Netherlands recommends shifting consumer behavior to reduce reliance on raw materials. This includes taxes on fast fashion, reducing packaging in supermarkets, and higher costs for heavier cars. The council argues this is crucial for reducing carbon emissions and mitigating vulnerability to resource crises, like the current one caused by the war in Iran.

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