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The Environmental Cost of Ageing

Tom Heap examines the carbon footprint of older people. This age group are said to be heavy consumers, but they could also play an important part in preparing for climate change in an ageing society.

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Thu 14 May 200913:30
BBC Radio 4 FM

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