Carbon Emissions refer to the release of Carbon Dioxide gas into the atmosphere. CO2 is produced through the burning of carbon based fossil fuels such as the coal, fuel and oil used in most homes and power stations. Petrol, diesel and jet fuel also produce high levels of CO2.
CO2 is a greenhouse gas meaning it traps the heat from the sun in the atmosphere and warms the earth. However, the increasing levels of CO2 are the causes of the surface temperature increase related to Global Warming.
Carbon Footprint
The amount of Carbon Emissions you release into the atmosphere is known as your Carbon Footprint. The amounts of electricity and fuel used equate to your footprint. The main additions to your carbon footprint come from, how you travel on a daily basis, the amount of electrical appliances you use and the type and amount of electricity you use at to heat your home.
A Government initiative, The Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme, is set to start in 2025. This scheme aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon emissions of homes in England.
The Royal Mint has unveiled a groundbreaking new facility in Llantrisant, South Wales, dedicated to extracting precious metals, including gold, from electronic waste.
What is the real impact of long-distance passenger travel? Research from the University of Leeds has urged us to rethink how we approach reducing carbon emissions from transportation.
Norway has reached a significant milestone in its journey towards renewable energy with the signing of a groundbreaking contract for the Sørlige Nordsjø II offshore wind project.
Open Access Government provides an overview of the electricity and gas market, the roll-out of renewable energy sources, the increasing prominence of solar power, and Net-Zero Industry Act measures in this our latest examination of EU energy policy.
An Australian study suggests that switching to environmentally friendly versions of everyday food and drink items could cut household grocery emissions by over a quarter (26%).
Richard Hebditch, UK Director of the European Federation for Transport and Environment (Transport & Environment), details what needs to be done to tackle transport emissions in the UK.
In a study published in Science, Northwestern University researchers have introduced a catalyst with the ability to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO), using table sugar.
