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Socialise with neighbours for a greener Earth

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New York: Can your socialising with neighbours be a boon for the environment? Yes, claims a new study.

The study finds that socialising with neighbours leads to more planet-friendly behaviour than spending time with friends or family.

“Neighbours can be important role models. Backyard conversations, sidewalk exchanges and neighbourly visits may be some of the best ways to learn about environmentally friendly practices,” said study author Thomas Macias of the University of Vermont (UVM).

The study found that people who visit neighbours are more likely to “keep up with the Joneses” on green behaviours, including water and energy conservation, buying organic fruits and vegetables and driving less.

“Surprisingly, green outcomes were higher with neighbours than family relatives or close friends,” Macias added.

Researchers blame the differences, in part, on the overwhelming similarity of loved ones due to shared cultural and socio-economic upbringings.

In contrast, neighbours are relatively diverse enough to expose us to greater amounts of new information, such as environmental issues and practices. And shared geography means neighbourhood discussions will naturally gravitate towards sustainability matters.

To identify predictors of green behaviour, researchers used the 2010 U.S. General Survey, the largest and most recent national collection of Americans’ environmental attitudes and behaviour.

They compared green outcomes with three variables: personal relationships, generalised trust and participation in community organisations.

Socialising with neighbours is positively linked to a set of environmental behaviours, namely, buying chemical-free fruits and vegetables, using less water, consuming less household energy and driving less, said the research.

The study was published in the journal Environment and Behaviour.

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Apple is giving a huge discount on its gadgets: Details inside

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If you want to buy an iPhone and were waiting for a nice offer, then we have a piece of good news for you! Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 has begun and they are offering major discounts on various smartphones, laptops, and smart TVs, among others.

The sale is live now on the e-commerce platform with no-cost EMI options and exchange discounts on various products. In addition to this, Amazon has also partnered with several banks including ICICI, Kotak Bank, and RBL so that customers get instant discounts of up to 10% using their cards and EMI transactions.

Customers can easily enjoy this summer sale and get massive discounts on iPhones. They can also compare prices on Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale 2022 before making a purchase.

 

Amazon Summer Sale May 2022: Discount offer on iPhone 13 

Apple’s coveted phone model iPhone 13 in the 128 GB storage model will be available during the Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 for Rs 64,900. The MRP of the phone is Rs 79,900. This means that the customers will be able to enjoy a discount of up to Rs 15,000 on the purchase of the iPhone 13.

If you have an old iPhone in working condition then you will also be eligible to receive another additional discount worth up to Rs 17,000 on the iPhone 13.

Buy at Rs. 64,900 (MRP – Rs. 79,900)

Features of Apple iPhone 13 

The iPhone is powered by an A15 Bionic processor with 6 core CPU. Apart from this, it has 16 core neural engines. With the iPhone 13, up to 512 GB of storage will be available. The iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch Retina XDR display with 1000 nits brightness.

The iPhone 13 has a 12-megapixel dual rear camera setup. This time a new wide-angle camera has been given, whose aperture is f/1.6. With this, there is support for sensor optical stabilisation. Night mode has been made better than before. The second lens is also 12 megapixels ultra-wide and has an aperture of f/2.4.

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