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Indicator: Carbon dioxide emissions by end user N3
Carbon dioxide emissions by end user: 1970 to 2001  
Indicator Chart
Transport
Change since
cross 1970
cross 1990
curvey 1997
Non-transport
Change since
tick 1970
tick 1990
curvey 1997

Coverage: United Kingdom

Source: NETCEN

Objective: Continue to reduce our emissions of greenhouse gases now, and plan for greater reductions in longer term
  • Overall carbon dioxide emissions have decreased by 18 per cent since 1970, but there has been little change since 1998.
  • Transport emissions have doubled since 1970, but have remained relatively static since 1998 - due mainly to improved fuel efficiency.
  • Non-transport emissions fell by a third since 1970, owing to reductions by industry and power generators, but have changed little since 1998.


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