Majority reluctant to give up cars

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 06:35

Only 6% of Swiss residents say they would be willing to sell their car to fight climate change

A new ETH Zurich study surveyed nearly 2,800 people on which personal measures they would adopt to cut their greenhouse gas emissions by 30%.

Low-effort choices led the way: 58% opted for a heat pump, 54% for solar panels and 53% said they would lower their home heating.

More than a third said they would cut back on long-haul flights, surprising even the researchers.

Giving up the car entirely was rejected across income groups, with richer households slightly less likely to agree than poorer ones.

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