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How you can make the world a better place

16 September 2009

New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine. — What can individuals do to help save the world?
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Last week we looked at some big ideas for transforming the world. This week, we look at what you as an individual can do.

2. Screen your genes

3. Eat more plants

4. Pimp your house

5. Be nice to people

6. Share things

7. Move to the city

8. Consume sceptically

9. Vaccinate your children

10. Offset your emissions

Plus:

Ideas from big thinkers

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