“British Hindus engage in most eco-friendly actions of all faith groups, research shows”, The Guardian, March 3, 2025:
“Does belief in God make you more environmentally friendly? It depends on which God you believe in.
That’s the conclusion of new research by the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life (IIFL), which found that British Hindus lead the way in environmental action compared with other faith groups.
The report surveyed Christians, Muslims, and Hindus – Britain’s three largest religious communities – to explore the relationship between faith and environmentalism. The researchers then conducted extensive interviews with participants of different faiths to delve deeper into the survey’s findings.
The results reveal that British Hindus are at the forefront of environmental activism, engaging in eco-friendly actions at higher rates than other faith groups. The study found that 64% of Hindus participate in rewilding, 78% actively change their consumer habits, and 44% join environmental groups…….”
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