Energy in the United Kingdom have been receiving increased attention over recent years. Key factors behind this are the UK Government's commitment to reducing carbon emissions, the projected 'energy gap' in electricity generation, and the increasing reliance on imports to meet national energy needs.
Under the Kyoto protocol the UK Government committed to reducing the levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and five other greenhouse gases by 12.5% below 19...
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Energy in the United Kingdom have been receiving increased attention over recent years. Key factors behind this are the UK Government's commitment to reducing carbon emissions, the projected 'energy gap' in electricity generation, and the increasing reliance on imports to meet national energy needs.
Under the Kyoto protocol the UK Government committed to reducing the levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and five other greenhouse gases by 12.5% below 1990 levels by 2008 to 2012.
Based on a recommendation by the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution, the Government has also committed to cutting CO2 emissions by 20% by 2010, 60% by 2050, and 80% by 2100, compared to 1990 levels. These reductions were thought in 2000 to be those required to stabilise atmospheric carbon dioxide at 550 ppm (compared to current levels of 380ppm), although latest scientific opinion is that stabilisation at this level is likely to be insufficient to avoid dangerous climate change. Research shows that the world...
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