Greenhouse gas emissions by the United Kingdom
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title:
Greenhouse gas emissions by the United Kingdom
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In 2021, net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) were 427 million tonnes (Mt) carbon dioxide equivalent, 80% of which was carbon dioxide itself. Emissions increased by 5% in 2021 with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, primarily due to the extra road transport. The UK has over time emitted about 3% of the world total human caused CO2, with a current rate under 1%, although the population is less than 1%. Emissions decreased in the 2010s due to the closure of almost all co
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Overview of the greenhouse gas emissions by United Kingdom
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenhouse_gas_emissions_by_the_United_Kingdom
date created:
2010-08-29T02:16:49Z
date modified:
2024-08-27T22:11:14Z
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