Worcester is one of the most eco-conscious UK cities according to a recent study.
The study by Utility Bidder looked at the number of online searches carried out by residents in various cities regarding climate change, including "How to stop climate change?", "Reduce carbon footprint", and "Renewable energy switch". The research showed that many UK cities were looking for ways to combat climate change.
While Worcester does not top the list for total searches, it has the highest number per 100,000 residents, with 772 searches per 100,000.
From February 2020 to January 2024, 420 searches were made regarding how to stop climate change. There were 360 searches on reducing carbon footprint and 20 on renewable energy switching. In total, there were 800 Google searches.
Lincoln came in second place, with 762 searches per 100,000 residents, and the highest curiosity about climate change in Google searches.
Exeter, despite having the second-lowest household waste per household, 278.4kg, made it into the top three with 681 searches per 100,000.
The research showed that the highest climate change expenditure in the UK, more than £5m, is in Cheshire West and Chester.
Oxford has the lowest total collected household waste per person at 252.1kg, while Exter takes second place with 278.4.
The highest recycling rates in the UK, at 56.9 per cent, are in Bath and North East Somerset.
James Longley, managing director at Utility Bidder, emphasised the importance of individual action in combatting climate change.
He said: "As climate change continues to dominate news headlines around the world, we’re all being encouraged to make changes to our lifestyles which will hopefully reduce our carbon footprint and create a greener planet for generations to come.
"Reducing your energy usage is a great place to start, whether that be during the summer or the winter.
"Where possible, switch electronic devices off completely instead of leaving them on standby and if you have the heating on, be sure to only heat the rooms you use the most.
"Secondly, it’s important to shop ethically and try to reduce the amount of plastic you are purchasing."
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