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French Study Highlights 26% Gender Gap in Carbon Emissions from Food and Transport

Research attributes the disparity to men's higher consumption of red meat and car use, with socioeconomic factors narrowing the gap to 18%.

A man eats duck breast ('magret') in Saramon, southwestern France, on May 17, 2022 during the "world championship of duck breast eaters". - Thirteen people took part in the "world championship of duck breast eaters", as part of the duck breast fair. (Photo by Valentine CHAPUIS / AFP) (Photo by VALENTINE CHAPUIS/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • A preprint study of 15,000 people in France found that men emit 26% more carbon than women from food and transport-related activities.
  • The emissions gap decreases to 18% after accounting for socioeconomic factors such as income and education levels.
  • Key drivers of the residual gap include men's higher consumption of red meat and greater reliance on cars for transportation.
  • The study found no significant gender difference in emissions from aviation, highlighting sector-specific variations in behavior.
  • Researchers call for further investigation into the role of gender norms and climate attitudes in shaping individual carbon footprints.