As many liberals subscribe to the "Do As I Say, Not As I Do" philosophy, it certainly shouldn't come as any great surprise that so-called eco-warriors that extol the virtues of a green lifestyle are actually the worst polluters.
At least, that is the conclusion of a survey of 25,000 people by the British research organization Target Group Index.
As reported in Sunday's Telegraph (emphasis added, h/t NB reader Wilbur747):
A survey of travel habits has revealed that the most environmentally conscious people are also the biggest polluters.
"Green" consumers have some of the biggest carbon footprints because they are still hooked on flying abroad or driving their cars while their adherence to the green cause is mostly limited to small gestures.
Identified as "eco-adopters", they are most likely to be members of an environmental organisation, buy green products such as detergents, recycle and have a keen interest in green issues.
But the survey of 25,000 people, by the market research company Target Group Index, found that eco-adopters are seven per cent more likely than the general population to take flights, and four per cent more likely to own a car. The survey found similar trends in France and the United States.
It so easy to point an arrogant, pompous, accusatory finger of blame at others when you completely eschew the lifestyle you are demanding they lead, isn't it?
Just ask Nobel Laureate Al Gore.
