Study: Wealthy Brits show most 'climate concern', but refuse to sacrifice high-emission lifestyles

Stuart Stone
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'Climate contradiction' exposed by university study detailing how richer Brits who are driving both EV and heat pump demand still boast an oversized carbon footprint

Britain's wealthiest individuals are responsible for a disproportionate chunk of the UK's carbon emissions, but could yet hold the key to driving down emissions across the economy by helping to catalyse...

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