This post was submitted by UK Country Managers Thomas Christensen and Gwenyth WrenCurrent level of greenhouse gas emissions In 2019, net emissions in the UK were estimated to be 454.8 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e), a decrease of 2.8% compared to the 2018 figure of 468.1 million tonnes and 43.8% lower than they were...
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard UK Country Managers Thomas Christensen and Gwenyth Wren Context In November 2021, Glasgow will be the host city of COP26, the fifth-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement, where world leaders will convene and aim to establish new, ambitious emissions reduction targets in the hope of staving off...
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard United Kingdom Country Managers Thomas Christensen and Gwenyth WrenThe Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity operating in the United Kingdom since 1979. It works to accelerate political action and foster ambitious leadership for the environment in order to create transformative policy for a zero-waste economy....
By Climate Scorecard UK Country Managers Thomas Christensen & Gwen Wren Background Offshore Wind: Largest Source of Renewable Energy in the UK Offshore wind is the fastest growing source of renewable energy in the United Kingdom. According to the IEA, 33% of the UK’s share of electricity generation in 2019 came from wind energy....
Policy Recommendation #1: Support divestment of international financing of fossil fuels Policy Recommendation #2: Successfully drive overseas investments for fossil fuels out with integrity and transparency Policy Recommendation #3: Aspire for integrity by strongly targeting residential and transport sectors through imposing strict deadlines for transitioning towards renewables Policy Recommendation #4: Clearly distinguish fossil fuel components...
The UK has seen a 6% increase in electricity use since 1990. However, its energy production has decreased by over 40%, displaying a significant change in energy efficiency. Electricity generation by source (1990-2019) The way in which electricity is sourced in the UK in the last 30 years has shifted drastically: coal has dropped from...
Recently Reported Greenhouse Gas Emissions Level: 339.2 MtCO2e in 2019, a Decrease of 30%-40% from 1990 (Source: IEA) According to research from the International Energy Agency (IEA), total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the UK amounted to 339.2 MtCO2e in 2019. This signals a decline from 2018 emissions levels of 352 MtCO2e, which—at the time—comprised...
Paris Agreement COP26, initially scheduled for November 26th of 2020 in Glasgow, has been pushed back a year due to COVID-19. This setback is not stopping the United Nations and United Kingdom from hosting an online celebration to mark the 5th anniversary of the historic Paris Agreement. In doing so they hope to strengthen global...
Home to many prestigious organizations and institutions with a multitude of resources, the UK is home to some groups doing the most groundbreaking climate research. Common research themes are mitigation, climate adaption, energy systems, urban resilience, climate change governance and legislation, environmental behavior. The UK, which only constitutes approximately 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions...
In the UK, climate justice is above all else a class issue. Low-income households will suffer the most for a variety of reasons. To begin, the inability to afford climate adaptions such as air conditioning and flood defenses put people at a greater risk of death during extreme weather conditions. As the climate warms, extreme...
