Britain’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 4% in 2024, government data shows
- The UK's territorial greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3.5% in 2024, reaching 371.4 million tonnes of carbon equivalent, as reported by the Energy Department .
- Renewable energy generated a record 50.8% of the UK's electricity in 2024, marking the first time renewables exceeded 50%, according to Carbon Brief.
- Domestic transport remained the highest emitting sector, constituting 30% of emissions, but dropped by 1.5% in 2024, indicating ongoing progress, as per the latest figures.
- The closure of the last coal-fired power station contributed to the emissions reduction, highlighting efforts to combat climate change, as stated by Climate Minister Kerry McCarthy.
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UK greenhouse gas emissions fell 3.5% in 2024, Government figures show
Emissions within the UK were 54.2% lower than 1990 levels, the Energy Department said.
Britain’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 4% in 2024, government data shows
Britain's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 4% in 2024, provisional government data showed on Thursday, as the country's last coal-fired power plant closed and emissions fell from the industrial sector.
Britain's Emissions Decline: A Step Closer to Net Zero
Britain's greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 4% in 2024 due to the closure of its last coal-fired power plant and decreased industrial emissions. The UK aims for net zero by 2050, necessitating increased renewable energy. Transport and industrial sectors saw significant emissions cuts.
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