Cumbria is England's third-most 'eco-minded county', a study has shown.

The research, conducted by Household Quotes, ranked English counties based on eco-term search volumes, placing Cumbria behind only Bristol and Greater London.

Between October and December 2023, the UK released 133 million tonnes of emissions, according to the Office of National Statistics, leading to unusual weather patterns and underscoring the need for more eco-minded actions.

Joshua Houston, environmental expert at Household Quotes, said: "It's important that we all keep the environment in mind as we go about our everyday lives.

"We should look for ways that we can be more eco-friendly, whether that's a big investment like solar panels, or simply installing a smart meter."

He added: "What you'll often find is that being eco-minded will also save you money in the long run.

"Given circumstances around the cost of living, we could all do with that."

For their findings, Household Quotes used common eco-terms (such as 'double-glazing' or 'insulation') and calculated the total search volumes in each county, adding the volumes together before dividing the county's population by that calculated value.

The full study can be found here.

The study showed an average of 1,750 eco-term searches in Cumbria over the past year, indicating a high level of awareness and interest in environmental issues among residents.

Bristol topped the ranking with an average of 1,950 eco-term searches per month over the past year, with a particular interest in solar panels.

Greater London, where mayor Sadiq Khan has introduced Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ) to combat emissions, performed exceptionally with an average monthly search volume of 14,800 on heat pumps alone.

Cornwall and Merseyside completed the top five, ranking fourth and fifth respectively.