George Foxwell, 85, a retired driving instructor from Christchurch, said: “Climate change as a global issue is concerning, but I think that on the whole we do a good job in Christchurch to avoid unnecessary environmental damage.”

Julian Spurr, 53, a social worker from Christchurch, said: “The overall use of fossil fuels at an alarming rate is getting a real concern and needs to be acted upon. Traffic locally is the main cause that worries me.”

Chris Lewis, 55, a supermarket retail assistant from Winchester, said: “There are a lot of cars on the road and in this area it seems particularly hectic here in Christchurch town centre – electric cars need to be cheaper.”

Theresa Lewis, 51, a nurse who is also from Winchester, said: “There are too many cars, which cause immediate sound pollution and in traffic the fumes are damaging. More town centres should be pedestrianised.”

Aaron Twigg, 40, from Christchurch, said: “The pollution that is created down Fairmile Road with traffic queuing up as children walking to school is a disgrace, especially with Christchurch infants school on that road.”

Roger Boniface, 59, a civil servant from Highcliffe, said: “This area doesn’t have as much pollution as a lot of places I have been, especially the big cities. It’s mostly caused by a build up of traffic which can be bad in the town centre.”

David Munnik, 70, a retired railway work from Christchurch, said: “Climate change is a serious problem. Locally our woodland areas in Highcliffe are being cut down. We need to get more people using electric cars and public transport.”

Frank Donohoe, 78, a retired civil servant from Stanpit, said: “For me litter out in Stanpit and Purewell is terrible for our environment. Local services to deal with it have been cut back and people need to take some responsibility.”

Margaret Donohoe. 77, a retired shorthand typist also from Stanpit, said: “The build up of cars and traffic around Christchurch is damaging. I gave up driving two years ago because it has become too dangerous and damaging.”