Emissions from transport were investigated by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), a London-based research institute. The study showed that it is the richest section in Britain
They pollute the environment 22 times more than low-income people.
According to the data, income is directly linked to the level of mobility, with wealthy Britons traveling on average twice a year. Watchman.
As written, income is directly linked to level of mobility, with wealthy Britons traveling on average twice a year. In addition to income, age, gender and ethnicity were also analyzed in the research. Flights account for the majority of emissions, about 70 percent.
Men tend to travel further by car and plane, so they are more susceptible to air pollution than women.
Based on age studies, people between the ages of 25 and 35 fly the most, while people over the age of 65 fly the least. In road traffic, people between the ages of 49 and 65 pollute the air the most, while young people use public transport the most. In terms of race, white Britons are most responsible for emissions.
Most air pollution in the UK is related to transport. The report calls on the UK government to improve public transport and accelerate the transition to electric cars. In addition, they are demanding new taxes, including on private jets and petrol and diesel vehicles.
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