Commentary: Advice for the climate-conscious consumer: Don't sweat the small stuff

It can be confusing for climate-conscious consumers to sort through all of the carbon-reduction options out there in search of the ones that can truly make a difference. Even with a background in carbon footprint analysis, I still find it tricky to separate the good ideas from the bad.

I have learned to follow a simple rule of thumb that helps me cut through all the climate-related noise: Don't sweat the small things when it comes to climate change.