Green Technology

Interesting survey results show boomers in UK have highest level of concern for climate change and the highest level of carbon footprint. In some ways, that is good knowledge in that we have a population willing to change, with the potential for high impact. An education and awareness program for that demographic could see benefits. ...

... "A breakdown of the products and services used daily by people over fifty was the basis for the carbon footprint. The data showed that 698 million tonnes of carbon dioxide are associated with consumption in more than 40 kinds of household expenditure categories in Britain. The researchers used age-specific expenditure data to calculate the carbon footprint for on various goods, like food and holidays abroad. A higher carbon footprint is caused by key factors, such as high car dependence and dining out. " ...

Via EU: European Research