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UK CO2 emissions have fallen by 38% since 1990, faster than any other major developed country. I explore the details of why in my new in-depth analysis at @CarbonBrief carbonbrief.org/analysis-why-t…
A few key takeaways:
1) UK CO2 emissions are 38% lower than they were in 1990.
Emissions would have been twice as large today if underlying factors had not changed. Electricity-sector emissions would have been nearly four times higher.
1) UK CO2 emissions are 38% lower than they were in 1990.
Emissions would have been twice as large today if underlying factors had not changed. Electricity-sector emissions would have been nearly four times higher.
2) The largest driver has been a cleaner electricity mix based on gas and renewables instead of coal. This was responsible for 36% of the emissions reduction in 2017.
3) The next largest driver is reduced fuel consumption by business and industry, responsible for about 31% of the emissions reduction in 2017.
4) Reduced electricity use – mostly in the industrial and residential sectors – was responsible for 18% of the emissions reductions.
5) Changes in transport emissions from fewer miles driven per capita and more efficient vehicles accounted for around 7%.
6) Domestic emissions reductions were largely offset by increased CO2 embodied in imported goods until the mid-2000s. However, reductions since around 2007 have not been offset by CO2 in imported goods.
