Q48. What, if anything, is preventing you from contributing more towards tackling climate change?
can be expensive and not sure how to help
Time and being overwhelmed by work and tired from it
The cost and sometimes I generally forget to work out how far my food has travelled etc
Not fully aware of the steps I can take to change
i think in reduce mi consume of car, walking more
prices of other means of doing things. And ability to afford everything as prices are out of control
I do all I can. Anything else I could do would involve spending money I DON'T have
i do everything i can to tackle climat change but its more expensive to do a lot of things and im on a strict buget so price has to be my main consideration
Dont know what exactly i can do day to day
Industry doesn’t play anything like the part they should to reduce emissions. This would have the biggest impact then people could follow comfortable in the knowledge that everyone is playing their part.
Availability of somewhere accessible to charge an electric vehicle. Construction of my property preventing cavity wall insulation. Cost of installing heat pump system.
cost and amount of packagaing on things i cant control
I am doing everything I should in order to help avoid climate change e.g not waste food, go out if needed ect.
Expense of changing my home to be more efficient
I think I already do all I can and am bot entirely sure what more I can do.
We should use less energy than we use now
My home is rented via a private landlord so my hands are somewhat tied. What I have done is change my diet, I'm mostly vegetarian. I've cut down on travel by car, and tend to link journeys when I do need to go out. I switched to an all green energy company. I use eco fuel in the fire. I buy non perishables in bulk where possible. I but only what I need so I rarely throw good away. I've cut down on single use plastics
My house is open plan so the main front door is in the living room making it absolutley freezing therefore I need the heating on for at least 10 hours to warm my home up leaving a massive carbon footprint and costing an absolute fortune, I sit with my coat on and use tin foil behind my radiators to reduce the energy I consume but when the children are home I must have it on to keep them warm. As a result of the cost of heating my home I have actively decided to move to a more energy efficient home
the fact I need my car to get about due to living in a rural location
Nothing is preventing me from doing my part towards climate change.
I try but it’s expensive and more stressful
It’s purely down to the cost side of things, the cost of living is increasing due to inflation and the various events that are going on in the world, and becoming more sustainable and contributing more is very expensive so it’s a hard one to call
Cost, I would love to have solar energy, drive and electric car but I will never be able to afford them
The cost, the effort needed and the fact that I can't necessarily see the physical effects of climate change in my daily life so I, as a result, have less motivation to tackle climate change
There's nothing else I can do I don't drive or fly I recycle I limit my energy use and I don't throw food away
I am unable to carry out expensive work to make my house more energy efficient.
Iwould like to do more , but i dont know how to do it
I need my car to travel to work as it is an essential journey
Overwhelm by all the other issues going on in the world
Cannot change way of life at my age. Needs to be done from babies.
Every men know that regular increase different pollution everything so we have enough safe and lifestyle necessary
Unfortunately I live in a privately rented flat...things such as changing the boiler etc are beyond my control so I cannot be any more energy conscious than my household limitations allow me to be!
i know i could do more but not what more i can do
can't afford it or rather the UK government have made sure that most 'normal' people are priced out of the market thus ensuring utilty poverty for the majority of the country come 2050 and making sure the final peice of Putin's, sorry the UK Government's - get those 2 confused all the time - plan to ruin the country is acheived. That's what you were asking isn't it?
Yea feel that I’m already doing what is practical and comfortable
Nothing realy as think we as a household do our fair share
I just don't feel like my effort will make a huge difference
I can't afford to buy an electric car or install solar panels on my roof
Nothing specific comes to mind at the moment to be honest
I am doing as much as I can in my own personal circumstances
Lack of infrastructure eg electric charging points. Cost.
Needing more information on how I can help.
I feel at present there is not much more I can do due to the cost of living rising
Unable to insulate home (due to when it was built)
Old heating system. Old boiler. Double glazed windows which are old. Unable to afford to update and modernise my home.
The cost of buying more energy efficient products and the effort of making lifestyle changes.
the lack of affordable and available options
the cost of upgrading the house to be able to support new technologies
Don't believe it's real and even if it is let the big companies around the world change. Its not my problem.
Alternatives are too expensive or inconvenient
As I have mobility problems, I have to use my car, or be a passenger in another vehicle, otherwise I would happily walk to places or cycle
I FEEL THAT I AMDOING THE MOST I CAN AND MORE THAN THE MAJORITY.
The thought of not being able to eat meat and having to change my life style
i do alli canas far as im awre . its a council flat i live in but i recycle everything possible i make do and mend seldom buy new and buy frim farmshops where possible any big changes are the councils responsability
I do enough already and as the UK is responsible for a minute amount of the worlds pollution, and it is nigh on impossible to reduce that that level further by any notable degree, why should I or anyone else come to that suffer detriment and a poorer standard of living to achieve extremely little??
The cost of all things green is still astronomical. I am in the process of leasing an EV and by going this route it is costing me over £150 a month more than if I bought the same car with a petrol engine. I also have a relatively new gas boiler and I cannot justify the cost of a heat source pump as well as a new car.
It’s impractical on a rural level to an extent
Not really I think other countries like China and the USA need to do more what I do will have little impact
Nothing. Are looking at heating options now
Not knowing what to do that makes a difference
Lack of knowledge on how to do more personally, as I am already doing the best I can
The property in which we live is very old and has no cavity walls to insulate
Nothing is preventing me,I just dont want to.
I rely on my husband for most things and he does not always think ahead
the only thing I could really do is change my diet & I don't want to do that
A lack of proper alternatives - we need clean power for the masses to sort this out.
I don’t drive and have no children so I kind of feel that my carbon footprint is lower than those who drive and have children
being selfish about things I WANT to do...eg air travel
Keeping driving, which I rely on for some things.
the cost of things like solar panels and heat pumps. I cannot afford them
Don't think anything does in the UK would have any impact while other countries are increasing their footprint daily.
It is just to expensive to make than small changes here and there
I try to do as much as I’m able at the moment
I do as much as I can, recycle, minimise energy consumption etc., I could eat less red meat.
I need more information of what we can all do to help.
Already housebound so don’t think I can reduce my carbon footprint recycling is a priority but would find it hard to change my eating habits
Lack of knowledge of anything else i can do, than i'm already doing.
Nothing I don't worry about things I can't control
I am not convinced that there is such a thing
its expensive as greedy manufacturers make products to tackle and help climate change and then hike prices up so it costs more then other goods
For me it's the cost of leading and more environmentally friendly lifestyle
The cost and some knowledge of what steps I can do for very little cost
Knowing what to do and the associated cost.
I don't think I can contribute more towards tackling climate change.
Money it costs to much to be totally green
I cannot walk long distances. I need my car. I don't have sufficient funds to make major structural changes to my home. I don't have funds to buy a 'greener' car,.
the additional costs and the changes that would be required in my life
Nothing is preventing me from tackling climate change
Climate change is primarily a natural phenomonem which has been cycling for millenia.
I feel I do enough already. No car no flying. Walk to work. Cut down alot on red meat.
ITS NOT SOMETHING I GO IN FOR OR WHAT TO GET INVOLVED IN
lack of available alternatives, health issues (poor health means i can't cycle or walk very far)
Driving and poor infrastructure for alternatives
It's all green nonsense. Made up by activists. It's only weather and has been going on for millions of years. Complete bullshit.
Have to use car as I,m in rural area and can only get to where I want to go in the shortest period of time public transport is ok but it takes longer to get to the next village by bus then walking as you have to change in one village to get to the next.
Nothing, there are more urgent and important things to worry about in the world at this specific moment.
Not having the right knowledge on exactly what to do
Me personally making changes isnt going to matter unless corporations responsible for most of the damage actualy do something.
I don't understand a lot of the schemes that are in place nor can I afford to pay more for things
I do as much as I possibly can and do not know what else/other measures I could do to make a difference.
hassle and inconcvenience. cost is also a factor
money..we are skint all the while and its going to get worse. whats the point anyway with all the bombs going off...i could live for a thousand years eco friendly and it wouldnt make up for these wars.
Because it is nonsense. If it is real who knows what caused it
I cannot afford to buy or run an electric car.
Some things are beyond my control like large companies using unnecessary plastic packaging or over packaging or not doing enough to reduce waste
Need more information, I already do what I can.
I am of the opinion that there is very little we can do to reverse climate change, it is a natural phenoninom
It is very expensive. We would like to drive electric cars but these are so expensive to buy along with having our gas boiler removed but the alternatives are just to much
Conflicting messages from central and local government
I don't think it is as important as we are led to believe.
My wife lives in a different part of the world
no decent east to west public transport especially trains - they all go north/south
Cost, also for example, I have just had my gas boiler replaced (with another gas boiler) because the market for alternatives hasn't fully developed yet.
car batteries not up to the job; too many stored items in my loft; like eating meat and dairy
I don't think I'm particularly heavy contributor
to do much it is expensive we are both pensioners and have a disabled daughter a lot of things cause a lot of disruption and it is just too expencive
laziness and organisation on my part to walk more
Not owning my own home. I'd like to install solar panels but not allowed by the landlord. Also I can't travel less because all essential services constantly get moved further away from where I live by the authorities. Eg, medical services, banking facilities.
lack of motivation as I already feel like I have sacrificed more than the majority of other people
Don’t believe most of the stuff that is spread about climate change
money, example - having the money to shop at plastic free shops etc
Money, the inability to do more with the house and where I live. Also, the fact that the big producing countries are not stopping means everything we do is ultimately pointless. Also (2), the war in Ukraine is really not helping guys.
Honestly I have bigger things to worry about
Paying more for certain things like reusable sanitary pants.
need to drive a car and cost/operation of an electric one
Apart from recyciling and not wasting food do not really know what I could do
Living in privately rented accommodation and not being able to afford to buy an electric car
Climate change is 50%natural and as long as people keep unnecessarily flying all over the world gawping at things just to say they have been there ,and going on holiday in general why try to penalise us who stay at home ?
Cost and making painful lifestyle choices
Really need to know a lot more before l can comment
THE COST OF MAKING FUNDIMENTAL CHANGES LIKE A HEAT PUMP INSTEAD OF A GAS BOILER
nothing at all except that I work from home, walk to the shops buy mostly local produce drive my car only occasionally. And have not taken a foreign holiday in over 2 years. My carbon foot print is minimal!
Living in the countryside means I have to use a car to get to work, I have no option on public transport.
The cost. My limited budget prevents me from using more environmentally friendly, much more expensive, products.
Friends and family live abroad so need to fly to see them
cost would changed boiler and triple layer windows if I could afford to
cost is always a driving force when on a limited budget
Not knowing what else I can do as an individual who already does not drive, fly or buy lots of new things.
Waste of time thinking individuals who make tiny changes will do anything to offset how huge countries like USA and China operate
I'm not sure how to and it could be costly
As an individual, I won't make a difference
nothing, I am fully aware what I should be doing. Sometimes it could be the prices of some goods
I am trying to do as much but it needs all us to contribute, its not an individual thing
Money and time - I work a lot and it’s not a priority for me
At present I don't believe I can do anymore.
I think it's being over exaggerated and is not as serious as we are being told
I don't feel there is enough information telling ordinary people how they can contribute more and more help from those in power in making energy efficient products more cost friendly to low income people, council houses should all have more friendly heating and energy throughout the UK
Not much point.noone else is and no.money
Constrained by having to make substantial changes to my house infrastructure. I've done the easy things but the next ones are harder and more expemsive.
I believe climate change is largely cyclical and there is therefore little or nothing we, as individuals, can do to stop it.
the cost and the fact that i already do a lot, don't drive, don't fly, recycle, etc.
Lack of knowledge, availability of sustainable choices and cost
Knowing what to do and how to do it. Being constrained by financial restrictions and the restrictions as a council tenant
i dont believe in it, sounds like a load of bollocks to extort more tax
I think I am doing a bit but not ready to do more
Not being educated enough on the subject
I feel I do my fair share to be honest. Would change car & boiler but not sure any alternative is any better for reducing overall when you take everything into account
Knowledge, more examples of what you can do
it cost too much to make changes and buy better
I NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WHAT I CAN DO ALSO MONEY IS TIGHT SO CANT AFFORD TO DO TOO MUCH
I rent from a social housing landlord. I have no say over improvements made or not made to my home. I am also of limited income. I shop as sustainably as I can afford. Sometimes the non organic and overpackaged produce is all my budget can afford
We're mostly at home due to our age and lifestyle, therefore use heating more than we would like.
infrastructure and how businesses etc run, its not all down to the people everyone has to contribute and help, not sure what else I can do at this time
Little more I can do that would have much impact. I don’t think I personally contribute much towards climate change.
Lack of money, area i live in as public transport is poor
Nothing at all. I feel I am doing all I can
I don't think there is anything else I can do as use the car if I need to
Nothing is preventing me, i just don't care about this boondoogle nonsense.
The two main things are cost and the niconvenience of modern life
I feel as a country we are doing a lot to tackling climate change but with the big countries like China India and even the US what good are we doing
expensive electric cars means most cannot afford them
Living in a local authority home I am limited to many changes to my house
the cost of making changes is something someone on my income can not afford.
i cant afford some of the big changes to my house that would make a difference
lack of knowledge on how to best do this
The cost of replacing heating system,buying a new electric car etc.
Cost of technology, lack of public transport opportunities in my county
I am a bit of a sceptic, I am not truly convinced that climate change is entirely man made, I do believe that the earth has a natural cycle, I know it is a fairly controversial view but I think we have been misled and we have been taxed heavily due to misinformation, for example we were advised to switch to diesel vehicles and then they were considered gas guzzlers and are now taxed heavily on diesel vehicles. We are now being advised to buy electric/hybrid vehicles yet the technology is not that good (travelling distances) and they are at least a third more expensive than diesel/petrol vehicle, there is not enough indent to switch!
My disability means I can't do without a car
Don't want to change my lifestyle too much
Terrace house home means I cannot change for an electric car/ no parking or alternative heating source no outdoor space.
Local recycling facilities don't allow for recycling as much as I would like it to
habit, i like to do things the way i'm used to and find it difficult to change certain behaviours.
as a single individual in a small country on the globe, that no matter what actions we take will have little to no effect towards changing climate change, I am happy with the amount I do.
i AM ONLY DRIVEN TO SHOPS ONCE A WEEK, DON'T FLY AT ALL, RECYCLE WHAT CAN BE ETC.lIVE IN COUNCIL PROPERTY SO THAT'S FOR THEM TO DO.
not being able to recycle all of my rubbish as the council have minamal recycling collections
THE EXTREME COST AND HOW PRICES ARE CONSTANTLY RISING CAUSING STRESS ON OUR FINANCES
I don't understand what more i need to do
COST OF BIGGER CHANGES LIKE SOLAR PANELS
money and knowledge also my disability means i need to drive
Climate change will be dictated by Mother nature same as the Ice Age and the disappearance of dinosaurs etc. The world will ever change over time.
lack of information on products about their carbon footprint etc
there is NO climate change, it's more lies by the government, just like covid......
Having the ability and tools necessary for it to happen
I do all I can for now, it needs to happen with big businesses who really cause the issues
I LIKE MY LIFE AS IT IS, ALSO IF THE USA, CHINA ETC ARENT WILLING TO TAKE ACTION WHAT I MIGHT DO WILL BE ABSOLUTE;Y POINTLESS
Nothing is, just don’t want to sacrifice my lifestyle. I don’t have children.
Not worth making changes as everything is too costly
Cost of changing things in the house. I’d love solar panels but they’re too expensive to install.
NOTHING. I DO ALL I CAN AT THE MOMENT ALREADY
I don’t drive unless it’s important, I never travel by plane, train, liner, ferry. I only travel by bus if it’s important, I can not ride a two wheeled bike because I need a stick to walk? But I suppose if someone was to buy me a three wheeled bike that would help the environment
Lack of money now houshold bills are going up and petrol
Cost. I need to make improvements to my home but cannot afford it yet
That other people aren’t making changes, that it costs so much - I would have loved an additional 6 solar panels on my roof which we could have had but we financially would not have been able to afford it. That could then enable us to consider an electric car or heat air pump. It also upsets me that all new houses should as standard come with solar panels and they do not. I could have a wind generating device on my house it’s so windy here but again cannot afford it.
Everything costs money nothing can be done that’s free
Other countries such as China and India produce far more pollution than the UK
I already use no heating even during the coldest months, do no more than 2 wash loads per week and food waste is minimal because I am on state benefit. I can't do anymore due to lack of money and because my home is rented from the local authority..
not having money to be able to change, such as getting electric car, new boiler etc
The high cost of doing more to tackle climate change
Money , elec cars etc are crazy expensive
The price of it what extra would it cost
dont know what else i can do that im not already doing
Cost really and convenience. If public transport was more affordable I’d use it more often for example.
the cost of some of the changes, for example costs of electric car
I don’t know what more I can do . I stay home nearly all the time and never fly by aeroplane.
knowing what products are good for the environment
Think the council should do more recycling then it does
Noot knowing the impact an action will have
I don’t know how to go about making changes and I don’t want to do it if costa are involved
Cost, understanding what can be done. Recycling locally without a car.
Availability of inexpensive electric vehicles
I am only one person and already do as much as a I can to reduce my impact, but then there are people who fly hundreds of times a year.
I live in a council house so it basically down to them how they source the energy. I would use solar panels and all the resources possible to reduce my carbon footprint
I'm already doing about as much as I reasonably can
At the moment all really care about is getting rid of covid
As a country we are not doing enough other than making promises to reduce climate change. We could be doing much more but this is down to the government.
The age og out house limits what can be done to improve its efficiency. The choides offered in the last question do not include the one thing which would habe the bjggest effect. Have 1 child fewer.
I need much more information from the media and the government
The thought that a natural event would negate all human efforts ie. implosion of Yellowstone (game over, life ends)
Feel that it will make little difference to the overall picture
I buy mostly used clothes, I walk whenever I can, I actively avoid plastics wherever possible, I recycle eveything that's recyclable but where I fail is that I feel the cold so have the heating on a lot, I was a vegetarian some years ago but I was always hungry yet gained a lot of weight so that's ruled out! Also I do like to travel overseas but I don't do so excessively.
mainly difficulty in getting food we enjoy and expense
Nothing and I do what i can. Its possible to always contribute more but i feel ive made substantial changes to my lifestyle. At 70 yo the litttle treats provided by travel and a good life are all one has to look forward to
The fact that we live in a first floor flat restricts the options available to reduce our carbon footprint
Lack of information on matters outside my direct control
Unless China USA Russia and India contribute whatever changes I make are insignificant
I do a lot already such as not driving a car and eating healthily and sensibly without much waste - so nothing preventing me from those good actions.
I am disabled and struggle with public transport.
I had to retire on grounds of ill health 19 years ago so my pension is nothing now compared to if I had been able to continue working. Therefore for me it is the cost of replacing heating system and changing to an electric car.
Cannot afford to buy new things that would help
Anything where significant monetary cost is involved
I feel like the technology needed to make some changes around heating or transport just isn't there yet and is way too expensive for the average person. Apart from those big investments I've made lot of changes.
The cost of buying good items and cost of organic foods
I don't know what else I can do other then recycling turning of the lights using less heating using less water
I cannot control the amount of waste energy that is put into the atmosphere.
Single male on low income and money is tight
I don't feel I can make that much difference.
Live very rurally so have need of a car as public transport is patch ,rely on oil fired heating as we are off grid and prohibitive cost of alternatives puts them out of my reach
nothing. I do as much as I can and can't think of much more I can do
The manufacturers to completely remove plastic from ALL the products
Nothing is preventing me it's just me not prioritizing the situation at times
I THINK ITS A NATURAL PROCESS THAT HAS GONE ON FOR YEARS, YOU CANNOT BEAT NATURE
The unclear info in what options are best and the prices are too high
The lack of installers of green energy solutions
It's too expensive and not convenient enough.
Nothing. I don't think climate change is a threat.
I am unsure what to do that will actually make an impact
Lack of money and not having control over my home - I cannot make any changes to make where I live more environmentally friendly because my landlord would not allow it
The cost , electric cars /train tickets/ are too expensive. Availability of locally sourced products
I don't really believe that it is as bad as it's painted, changes to the earths conditions are just natural cycle events with mankind's effects added.
I like to travel, it is my one main enjoyment. So I fly often.
I THINK CONVENIENCE COST AND RELIABILITY
It's the cost and they are unjustifiable costs in many cases
I would like to drive an electric car but there are no charging stations nearby and they are far too expensive to install.
I live in a rented property so cant change my home
Having a voice that affects policy from government and corporations.
Don’t know enough and if I would make a change
I don't do anything that has any ability to harm the climate so I fail to see how I can change what I di
Public transport in this country is prohibitively expensive, meaning car travel is the only reasonable way to get around, with all the best intentions.
My local council’s lack of ability to recycle and compost food waste.
Disabled so taking public transport is not easy Other we do already
I feel I'm doing as much as I can at the moment, if I had more disposable income I might be able to choose more environmentally friendly products.
The lack of funding from other businesses
Over reactions by doom mongers. Science will find solutions.
I already do most things i practically can and use very little energy and try to limit my meat intake
I do not like being told what to do, everybody is entitled to there opinion about the climate change and I think things should of been done sooner
The cost of some alternative products, understanding how to find alternatives.
You have to pay more for 'in season' foods, which I can't afford now because I'm living on the state pension!!!
If I am honest, I dont give it a second thought. I believe in science...not God.....science will sort it out.....I don't worry about it
Cost (low income family). Would love solar panels, heat pump or electric/hybrid car but will never be able to afford them. Already try to minimise consumption, avoid waste, recycle and shop second hand as much as possible
Being able to afford a more efficient car, living in a council rented property where I can't make any changes.
I am a pensioner and have a disability with my feet
cost of everything to reduce ones carbon footprint. ie electrick cars, A rated applinences, solar pannels, insulation,
eco friendly products and services can be more expensive which is my main barrier to doing more
Low income and extortionate bills and cost of living.
the high cost of sustainable or environmentally friendly items
Not being that incontrole of my own life
MY LIFE IS TOO BUSY ALREADY WITHOUT FOCUSSING MORE ON THIS
I do everything I possibly can, I save water I don’t use much gas or electricity if I can have no food waste I recycle everything
I am doing what I can do from day to day
DONT REALLY CARE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE I WILL NOT BE HERE TO TACKLE IT WHEN IT GETS THAT BAD
IM NOT IN A FINATIONAL POSITITION TO DO IT
Time and cost to myself and family in trying to help climate
Most things are no longer produced locally. If they are their price is a lot higher than imported goods.
I don't drive or fly, so my contribution is very low. Local refuse collection does not collect kitchen waste, which I find deplorable. I would like to grow some food for myself, but the cost and time to convert the garden is prohibitive.
It takes more than 1 person to make the change. It's gotta start at school.
The cost of making all the changes needed.
Nothing I feel I already do enough to contribute
We have immediate problems, like Mass Immigration Destroying our Infrastructure, Eroding our Christian English/British Culture, our History, our Traditions and our very Britishness itself?
The cost of it and that other people aren't putting the effort in aswell
I feel I do plenty more than most do and am not prepared to make further sacrifices if no one else does
Anything sustainable is so expensive. There is more and more reduced meat in supermarkets. If anyone should do something for the environment etc is the supermarkets.
The cost of making changes. Eg locally sourced products work out more expensive so it’s not always beneficial
The fact I own a diesel car that is in good nick and not in need of replacement, plus my need to travel for work.
I don't believe that tackling climate change will have much effect on Global Warming.
My disability, I have to get taxi service when I find it hard to walking
Low income. Cannot afford electric car or electric heating.
I think that on the whole I am doing anything I can
White and red meat liked to much to cut it out
I’m not sure if I have the money to change the way I do everything in my life
I don't know, I think we have done as much as we can afford.
Knowing more information about what crucial changes to make.
costing - electric cars are 10k more than a hybrid/petrol.. heating exchange systems expensive and bulky
The planet will take care of itself. It always has, it always will.
With my building would install solar panels but it social housing so I don’t have a say
The cost is preventing me constructing more.
I am an unpaid carer working part time while waiting for a treatment plan for breast cancer. Climate change is important to me but it’s priority level has moved in the last few months
Nothing at all, just that not everyoneight be willing to be sustainable
There is a lack of public transport and affordable public transport in my area. My commute is difficult via public transport. There is a lack of public recycling bins in town centres across the UK.
There are more polluting countries that are doing nothing they should be acting now and us later
The cost, I would like to buy climate friendly food and goods but they are so much more expensive.
the government taking more and more money off working class people
Life has to go on regardless, I do what I can

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Changing over to electric vehicle is a complex process I think to install all of the necessary infrastructure to allow change over to all electric vehicle would be challenging I have contacted the minister for transport with suggestions but no reply yet surprise surprise.
I thoroughly enjoyed completing this survey and would give this a score out of 10. I found it very entertaining and fun to complete, however, it would have been nice if there were games in-between to break up the survey and make it an even more fun way to complete. Overall I found it congenial,😉 It wasn't too lengthy or too short and I would happily complete many, many more if the same so having said that, please keep them coming ma way. Much Appreciated! 😉😉😉
I'm concerned how steps to reduce climate change eg: increased taxes, will adversely impact vulnerable people living in poverty
very interesting survey there is a conflict in wanting to change things and the current crisis re inflation
I enjoyed this survey very much it's made me think more about my carbon footprint and I want to reduce it further as a result of this survey. I think more research needs doing about peoples opinions and attitudes towards climate change
I spend good time and its favourite survey
Interesting survey, lots of different topics. Thanks!
I would love to have the best economic heating facilities, but it’s the cost
Thank you for the opportunity to express my views, I always welcome them and look forward to more in future.
I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED PARTICIPATING IN THIS SURVEY.
It everyone's responsibility to tackle climate change
Climate change is partly due to over population of the world, just look at Nigeria and China.
Thank you very much for the opportunity, it’s much appreciated. Very interesting and enjoyable survey,
Good survey made me think a little more about climate change.
Question on heating timers was a bit difficult to answer , as I have a means of setting to come on , but not off. As result is rarely used.
Corporations are responsible for pollution and climate change, me eating leas red meat and walking everywhere isnt going to change anything.
A very interesting survey - one that made me truly think about changes I can make.
The survey is too long for the reward points offered.Next time the reward points must be reasonable
Interesting survey thank you. Good to make us think about these things.
Questions regarding Food eg vegas and vegetarians are not straight forward. another example is food produced by artifically.
Meat fo UK farms is so important - a balanced diet is key to good living, not banning this or putting prices up. When it comes to transport, some people have lousy public transport options so have to use their car so car owners shouldn't bee penalised for having to use their cars.
Need to make this a question time programme
Some of the things I oppose in the last lot of options are things that cannot actually be done with my home, so if I were to sell the age of the house means that it will never have the same efficiency as modern ones. In addition, of the things I oppose would ramp up prices elsewhere, for example switching cars to electric would be fabulous, but then businesses would raise their prices to pay for them. In addition, this also raises other issues - while we might reduce our gas and coal, more electricity means more power which will need to be generated, presenting it's own issues. Also, electrical devices require more resources of a different kind further complicating the issue. But I'm sure you know all this! ;-)
I found the survey interesting and enjoyable. I would happily take more
a survey that appears to have been complied by the kind of people that glued themselves to the road. People who have little or no idea about how people really live.
Very thoughtful and prevalent survey can’t wait for the next one
absolutely great survey about changing our climate and what we could be doing as the result, finally some valuable survey so we can think about our current and future actions how to act on helping our planet
No comment but enjoyed the survey. I really really like something to be done before the world collpases.
i live in a 3rd floor flat, modifying the walls is impossible
Good range of questions requiring deep thoughts
Very interesting survey very much about important things in the world today
This survey reminded me of the importance of doing what I can to positively address climate change
The topics were thought provoking, I agree in trying to make better insulate homes however the cost of some of the proposals are not feasible. Every time I read about changes to help the environment it comes at a heavy cost. I do not agree in making chargeable zones/areas in towns/cities, cycle lanes have been an absolute disaster in the area i live nobody uses them and they are causing more congestion and less parking for local shops who desperately need the footfall. It is always the motorist who gets hit! Rant over! Thank you.
Yes. I'm absolutely disgusted by this survey. It was advertised as 15 minutes but it has taken me nearly an hour. Surveys are doing this all the time now and it's a joke
As you can see, I do not believe in climate change and Net Zero will never be achieved as oil and gas will be needed forever. At least 6000 items are derived from crude oil, which includes medicines, and there are no alternative to replace them with something else!
It was very interesting different from the usual surveys I get asked to complete so thank you for that!
Will the government ever bring back solar grants, more people would take it up especially given the current cost of electric and could invest in battery storage to reduce the amount of non renewable energy required.
The survey asked the questions in a really good way that you could understand.
Smart meters. These do not work in approximately 50% of the UK housing stock., normally older buildings, due to their better build quality. This is the case in the house I am in so, although I have a Smart meter installed and answered Yes as a result, it cannot and never will work. Even the monitor does not display the readings. These devices are not fit for purpose and there is no reason they are being rolled out at such a cost. Fit them to new-builds but not retrospectively. There is also the problem of the retirement of the wavelength used in the earlier models which will further reduce the working number of devices. To push these as anything other than a minor methodology is somewhat ambiguous.
Interesting questions. Good attention seeking answers
First few questions re employment not very clear. I am retired on private and state pension—- not in list given ? Rightly or wrongly ticked what previous employment was. Please be more specific in future surveys.
very one-sided as all climate change surveys are now
some questions too vague. Some questions do not provide all possible answers. Poor layout - need to scroll down too often.
Deal with the Chinese and the Indians, and their coal fired power stations before our tiny country.
VERY INTERESTING LOOK FORWARD TO PART 2 THANK YOU
Very interesting and enjoyable survey thanks
Interesting how certain surveys push the narrative about climate change when science paints a different picture, i.e. people who disagree with the Darwinian theory!!!
Interesting survey - we all want to be eco friendly but can't really afford to be.
Government could use gas/oil subsidies to build out solar/wind and battery storage. Subsidise electric cars. Fund battery research. If all energy generation and transport including planes were renewable. Maybe we wouldn’t all need to become vegans.
Worked fine thank you for my nectar points
Although I support vegan and vegetarian options on a restaurant menu making it compulsory would be an unnecessary burden on an industry.
You need bolder writing to make it easier to understand
Please consider the option of saying don’t know to more questions
I enjoyed the survey it was very relevant
Making electric cars mandatory is going to cause more climate change as the products for the batteries is mined unethical and where are the batteries going when need placing. How are we to charge vehicles up in the middle of the country and when we have been told there will not be enough electricity produced in the near future
I try to act in a responsible way but I am governed by laws for living in a conservation area and my property is grade two listed. Therefore I can't have double glazing. UPVC, solar panels or a structure fitted/ free standing like the new heating systems.

Q39_6. OTHER SPECIFY - Have you been personally been involved in helping out with any of the following activities in your local area in the last 12 months? - Another issue affecting my local area
Helping to set up meets for parent/carers
keeping local green areas with plants for every one to enjoy
Volunteering at a day care centre for the elderly
Actively involved with community organisations.
Complaining to my MP about Mass Immigration, Flooding our Lo

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I thoroughly enjoyed completing this survey, having said that, it weren't too lengthy or too short and I did not find it boring, to say the least, 😉 However, it would have been nice if there were games in between to play to break up the survey as this would have made it a more fun way to complete. I enjoyed being part of this survey and completing it. I would happily continue to complete many, many more of the same so please with this in mind, keep them coming ma way! Much Appreciated! 😉 😉
Interesting survey. Thank you for the opportunity in participating. Kind regards Rachel
Thank you. I found these surveys really interesting. A good mix of engaging questions. Cheers
I enjoyed giving my opinion but it was quite long
Thank you, very relevant questions and enjoyable layout.
It gave me a good insight into how I view the world and myself
Survey was well constructed and worked well on mobile device
some of the questions , you could of asked why like why you dont want a smart meter as some one with pv there has been lots of problems with the smart meters fitted
Thank you very much for the opportunity, a thought provoking survey and I enjoyed completing it.
it was very long for small amount of points
It is a complete farce for the UK to impoverish all its citizens over climate change when we do less than 1% of the damage. You idiots need to be attacking China who is causing all the damage , not whining at us in the UK
no point in going to my MP as he supports the liar PM
Thank you for allowing me to partake in this survey.
Excellent and relevant topic in todays days and age
I found the survey interesting and enjoyable. I would happily take more
Try reducing heat and light in winter when you live on an island in the North of Scotland where it's normally blowing a gale !! !! Any good ideas?
I fear that this survey had all the hallmarks of having been compiled by enthusiastic teenagers. I live in a house that is over 200 years old, it is not going to fit into your 'green dream.' I drive a 50 year old car and I enjoy eating red meat and I am vegan intolerant!
Very thought provoking survey thanks for this and if you need anymore help just shout
Enjoyed the survey. I think people should take climate change very serious. We need to do all that we can to put it out there, before its too late.
Nice when a survey takes as long as predicted
I found it an interesting survey and would be happy to do others in the future
Interesting survey.easy to answer the questions.
why not let us say what we think about this climate change bullshit, it's another agenda to make money for the rich, just like the covid lie......
I try not to get involved with political issues i like to kerp the peace
Provided answers not very inclusive. For example the use of 'smart' meters. My house, pre '60s, is built such that any 'smart' meter will not work. This was confirmed to me by the engineer at the THIRD replacement due to their not working (they had progressed beyond fitters at this point). As all the houses in my immediate area are of the same construction and about 50% of the UK housing stock is pre '60s and will presumably have the same limitation then so-called 'smart' meters will have no effect, yet there is no option in your list of answers to account for this.
east to navigate and very interesting, thanks
this survey could be more open.....leading an energy based life with self sustaainability where the individual is giving thro their ability to live an energetic life and is having an impact on life and individuals.....
excellent survey with ver good questions
Excellent survey. No repetition like so many surveys.
Very interesting and enjoyable survey thanks
No thank you the survey was most interesting
I am very concerned as a renter that my property will not get any environmental upgrades.
Yes, I was involved in a campaign to stop a reduction in bus services.
I enjoyed the survey and felt i could be honest, Also i have along term disability if i could do more i know i would . Tjank you for the chance to give my opion
Following diagnosis and surgery for breast cancer I am advised to up my vitamin D levels. It made answering some of the red meat questions a little more difficult but, on the whole I am eating less red meat than I was a year ago for sure
i Enjoyed the survey it was easy to understand