UK’s richest can boost climate action but need to cut outsized emissions – study
Study finds wealthy have larger carbon footprints but are uniquely positioned to have positive effectsBetter-off Britons are well placed to accelerate the transition towards low-carbon technologies, but only if they are prepared to curb their excessive consumption to lower their outsized carbon footprints, a study has found.Researchers found people from the richest 10% in the UK were more likely to invest in electric vehicles, heat pumps and other clean energy alternatives, and were more likely to support green policies. Continue reading...
Study finds wealthy have larger carbon footprints but are uniquely positioned to have positive effects
Better-off Britons are well placed to accelerate the transition towards low-carbon technologies, but only if they are prepared to curb their excessive consumption to lower their outsized carbon footprints, a study has found.
Researchers found people from the richest 10% in the UK were more likely to invest in electric vehicles, heat pumps and other clean energy alternatives, and were more likely to support green policies. Continue reading...
