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Carbon Emissions

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.

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Energy
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Energy
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Transport
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Sustainable Development
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Government awards £49 million to low carbon automotive projects

Transport
The Government has awarded £49 million to low carbon automotive projects across the UK to support the automotive sector’s journey to go green and create thousands of new jobs.

230 billion tonnes of soil carbon could be released via global warming

Environment
Scientists at the University of Exeter warn that a two degree increase in global temperature would release 230 billion tonnes of soil carbon.

Electrifying mobility in the wake of COVID

Transport
Mike Palmer, Client Development Director at Nexus Vehicle Rental, discusses the opportunities and challenges associated with the adoption of electric vehicles.

Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak (MAST) Upgrade achieves ‘first plasma’

Energy
The Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak (MAST) Upgrade has reached a major milestone in fusion energy and achieved 'first plasma'.

Food waste will be transformed into animal food under UKRI-back project

Research & Innovation
A new project backed with £5.9 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will convert food waste into animal food using insects and carbon-cutting technology.

What do manufacturers need to know about the new EU carbon tax policies?

Environment
Denise Hatem, Senior Regulatory Counsel at Sovos, shines a light on the forthcoming EU carbon tax policies and advises cross-border manufacturers on how they can prepare for these changes.
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