Older drivers more environmentally aware, says report

Older motorists are more environmentally aware than their younger counterparts, according to a report issued today.

The 2008 Motoring Report, issued by insurance company Hibernian revealed that the group that seems most likely to be environmentally conscious are those over 50, with 31% of this group saying they think about emissions “often” - as opposed to just 15% of the under 36 group who said so.