Young Europeans more likely to quit driving and have fewer children to save planet

Some 41% of 18-24-year-olds would switch to an electric car against 21% of people over the age of 65.

They are willing to have smaller families, stop using cars and — albeit in smaller numbers — go vegan for the planet, but abandoning single-use plastics and growing a few more plants could be a step too far.

Across Europe, according to a seven-country survey, it seems young people are more willing than older generations to make big lifestyle changes that would help combat the climate crisis — but are less convinced by smaller gestures.