Britain admits it is not green enough, reveals poll

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The poll shows majority support for individual action, including fitting low-energy lightbulbs or turning down heating

Britain has become a nation of guilty greens – people who admit they do not do enough to fight climate change – according to a Guardian/ICM poll published today. While almost everyone claims to have made...

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