The public do still care about eco issues - it's just that the state of the economy is more important to them

Green Alliance have just put out a new report which argues that the public still cares about climate change and living more sustainably. They say that, although it has declined somewhat, support for action on climate change remains strong, and austerity has made saving energy and cutting waste more normal and important. Their conclusion is that most people want their lifestyles to be both green and affordable. The challenge they pose for government is to devise policies that make this possible.

Read more on the Green Alliance website here.