Six key lifestyle changes can help avert the climate crisis, study finds

Research shows that governments and individuals making small changes can have a huge impact in reducing emissions

• Six promises you can make to help reduce carbon emissions

People in well-off countries can help avert climate breakdown by making six relatively straightforward lifestyle changes, according to research from three leading institutions.

The study found that sticking to six specific commitments - from flying no more than once every three years to only buying three new items of clothing a year - could rein in the runaway consumption that is partially driving the climate crisis.