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Study Reveals Men in France Emit 26% More Carbon Than Women Due to Red Meat and Cars

Research highlights the role of traditional gender norms in driving higher emissions from men's food and transport choices, with findings prompting discussions on climate policy design.

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 French participants found men emit 26% more greenhouse gases from food and transport than women, with an annual average of 5.3 tonnes compared to 3.9 tonnes.
  • The emissions gap narrows to 18% after adjusting for income and education, but red meat consumption and car use account for nearly all of the remaining difference.
  • The research emphasizes the influence of traditional gender norms linking masculinity with behaviors like eating red meat and driving, which significantly shape carbon footprints.
  • Unlike food and road transport, no gender gap was observed in emissions from flying, according to the study's findings.
  • The study, conducted by the Grantham Research Institute at LSE and CREST, analyzed detailed consumption and environmental data from over 2,000 car models and food products.