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Greening the greys: Climate change and the over 50s

This study was undertaken as part of a DEFRA funded communication project “Climate Talk” aimed at raising awareness and understanding of climate change issues in the over 50s. The report examines the carbon footprint of the over 50s in the UK and their attitudes to climate change.

Gary Haq, Anne Owen, John Whitelegg, Jan Minx / Published on 16 January 2007
Citation

Haq, G., Minx, J., Whitelegg, J., and Owen, A. (2007). Greening the greys: Climate change and the over 50s. Stockholm Environment Institute

A survey of over 700 people aged 50 years and older in the North Yorkshire area was undertaken to gain an understanding of their perceptions of climate change and their attitudes on:

  • causes of climate change;
  • timings for current andpotential climate change on the UK and the world;
  • impact of climate change on aspects of their life (e.g. health, safety, holidays);
  • influences on climate change;
  • action they might personally take to limit climate change

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SEI authors

Gary Haq, Senior Research Assoicate at SEI
Gary Haq

Senior Research Associate

SEI York

John Whitelegg

Topics and subtopics
Health : Climate services
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