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flag Christmas shopping surge in Australia boosts freight, raising environmental concerns.

flag Christmas shopping in Australia is boosting freight deliveries, with Qantas Freight expecting to move over 50,000 tonnes of goods, a 5% increase from last year. flag This surge contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions, with transport responsible for 15% of these emissions in 2019. flag Online fast fashion sites and low-cost marketplaces exacerbate the issue, as goods travel long distances via carbon-intensive methods. flag Despite online sales rising by 6.4% since August, four in five shoppers still prefer in-store purchases. flag Experts suggest choosing quality over quantity and supporting sustainable practices to reduce the environmental impact.

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