I took the test, and my footprint was 6.9 in spite of the fact that I use my car. As I said before Blackcatter, not everyone is in a position to do without a car.

I use it because I have to, and in the process I make it possible for a lot of non-car drivers to get themselves and their things to places they could otherwise not go - I am always giving friends lifts to folk festivals, sessions etc. At least my friends have the good sense not to complain about my use of the evil motor car.

I chose work that allows me to work at home or close to my home.

Do you really think that everyone is free to make these choices? That's fine if you have, but that does not necessarily make you a better or a more thinking person. I'm not going to go into any details for you about why I need my car, but I do.

I'm not saying that we should not make an effort to conserve the world's resources - obviously we should, but there are many ways in which this can be done. I do my part in the ways that I am able.

If you think I'm self-righteous - tough.

Yes, and sounding more and more so. Getting people offside isn't going to help anything.

Jenny