Targeting young adults beginning university may be especially effective for encouraging pro-environmental behaviors
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When starting college, many young people report adopting pro-environmental behaviors such as active travel (e.g. walking, biking) and reduced meat consumption, so targeted interventions in these transition moments could be especially effective.
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