Low Carbon Readiness Index measures motivation to reduce carbonBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2019 6:39PMIdentifying the level of personal motivation to reduce household carbon emissions can predict people's general engagement in low carbon behaviours, with the development of a Low Carbon Readiness Index (LCRI). |
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