Science

Hit the Snooze Button if You Want to Save the Planet

FORTY WINKS FOR THE FUTURE

Seriously—science shows that fewer hours spent working and more hours spent resting could be one of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

220705-Thompson-sleeping-climate-change-tease_rurk9k
Getty

Jayson Porter never meant to go viral on Twitter. Porter, an environmental historian at Northwestern University, was thinking about an in-class conversation he’d had with some of his students when he tweeted

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article. 

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.