New Report on Climate Change and the Over 50s

16 Feb 07

Over 50s have the highest carbon footprint in the UK.

They fear climate change but willing to take action.

Over 50s have the highest carbon footprint, yet are most concerned over climate change and are calling for stronger leadership from the Government to combat global warming, according to new research published today by the Stockholm Environment Institute at the University of York.

The findings come in a report Greening the Greys, the first analysis of the carbon footprint of the over 50s and their attitudes to climate change.

The report reveals that baby boomers, aged 50-64, in particular, have the highest carbon footprint of 13.52 tonnes per capita/year – 10-20% higher than any other age group.

But the over 50s fear climate change and worry over the climate their grandchildren will inherit. They are motivated to take action but frustrated by the failure of the Government and business to provide stronger leadership to combat global warming.

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: ClimateChangeandOver50s.pdf