Irish people 'unaware' of how daily behaviours affect climate change

Almost half of those surveyed did not mention home energy use — and those who did were more likely to mention cooking than heating water or using appliances such as washing machines, both of which produce higher carbon emissions. iStock

Irish people are willing to change their actions to tackle climate change but often lack the means to do so, according to a new study.

The ESRI research showed that while many people here have tried to reduce their carbon footprint, there are misunderstandings around the impact of actions they are taking, with a fifth of people who travel by car unaware that driving is a source of carbon emissions.