We have come to live in a time when our planet is dying before our eyes. The climate crisis is a fact and we should do everything to fight it. The younger generation understands this very well. A YouGov poll conducted for The Guardian shows that Zoomers are prepared to make big lifestyle changes to improve the condition of the planet.

The survey was conducted in the UK, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Sweden. Its results prove that representatives of the younger generation are more willing to make big and significant lifestyle changes. However, it turns out that they would be reluctant to bet on smaller gestures.

The survey for The Guardian also shows that young people are worried about the economic downturn. They are convinced that they will not be able to buy a house or flat in the next decade. The survey also clearly shows that economic fears will discourage them from starting a family in the next 10 years.

Respondents were asked what they are willing to sacrifice to help the planet with the climate crisis. The data shows that 28% of 18- to 24-year-olds and 30% of 25- to 34-year-olds said they would be willing (or are sure) to have fewer children than they would otherwise like.

The younger generation also sees no problem with giving up their cars. It turns out that a staggering 54% of the respondents aged 18 to 24 said they prefer to walk, cycle or use public transport. Only 21% of Europeans aged 18 to 24 are willing to give up eating meat.

Source: theguardian.com, Rzeczpospolita