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CO2 EMISSIONS IN CAMDEN ARE THE LOWEST IN THE UK

23/05/06

Households in the London Borough of Camden emit the lowest amounts of domestic CO2, according to a survey of all local authorities across the UK published yesterday (22 May).

The Green City report calculated levels of carbon dioxide emissions, which contribute to climate change, across local authorities and cities in the UK. It found that Camden has the lowest CO2 emissions per dwelling, with 3,255kg per household. This is the equivalent environmental impact of driving an average car 9,000 miles per year or flying 6,900 miles. In contrast, Uttlesford in Essex was the local authority with the highest domestic CO2 emissions per household, producing 8,092kg per dwelling. This equates to driving an average car 22,500 miles each year or flying 17,000 miles.

Carbon dioxide is the main gas responsible for damaging climate change, emitted when energy is used to heat, cool, power and light homes. Domestic emission levels are due to a variety of factors including age and type of housing, quality of heating systems, ownership of appliances, occupancy levels, fuel mix and habits of occupants. Domestic emissions are estimated to make up 19 per cent of CO2 emissions in Camden.

Camden Council approved its Climate Change Action Plan in September 2005, which sets out how it plans to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases within the borough by 2009.

Quentin Given, Head of Environmental Health, Camden Council, said:

“Camden Council aims to address the worldwide issue of climate change locally through its Climate Change Action Plan. It is often difficult to see how our actions as individuals equate to such a global problem. Yet if we tackle climate change collectively, simple actions such as switching off lights when you leave a room and putting your waste in a recycling bin start to make a huge difference.”

The council runs a free Warmth for All helpline on 0800 801738 offering advice to residents and businesses on grants for heating and insulation, changing fuel suppliers, energy saving tips, fuel debt and benefit checks.

For more information on energy-saving measures see www.camden.gov.uk/energy



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