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Most older people want urgent action on climate change, new study suggests

MOST older people want the government to move faster to tackle climate change, a new study suggests.

A survey of 500 over-50s found that four out of five wanted more action, with many agreeing it might mean products and services would be more expensive or more difficult to access.

Rest Less, which offers advice to older people, said its research indicated only a minority were not concerned about climate change.

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