Move over, millennials. Boomers are UK’s greenest generation

Parents and grandparents are the most likely to try to minimise their environmental footprint

Young people are often dubbed Generation Green" - millennials and teenagers championing climate action and environmental values, often with a well-aimed dig at older generations who have failed to prevent a climate catastrophe.

Yet it is their baby boomer parents and grandparents who are most likely to act in support of green issues, according to a national survey.