The researchers say this disparity in impact and perception highlights the difficulties of ‘conscientious consumption’ and note consumers lack objective guidance on the environmental impacts of crop production

Christian Aid notes despite evidence that people in Africa, Asia, Latin America and small island states are already suffering from the worst effects of anthropogenic climate change, only a third of people in the UK realise this is happening

A new report from CDP suggests many of these impacts are likely to take effect within the next five years

The charity has suggested the mining and production processes associated with batteries may be ethically and environmentally harmful