An individual compares two ecological footprint calculator results. In the first, their footprint is reported as 2.0 global hectares (gha) with most impact from diet. In the second, their footprint is 2.0 gha but most impact from home energy use. What is the most accurate interpretation of these two results taken together?

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Their overall demand on ecosystems is the same in both results, but different lifestyle categories are driving that demand.

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Their overall ecological footprint has increased because home energy use always adds more gha than diet.

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Their overall ecological footprint has decreased because home energy use is easier to reduce than diet.

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Their ecological footprint cannot be interpreted because the two calculators use global hectares as a unit.

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