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Britain’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 4% in 2024, government data shows

  • The UK's territorial greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3.5% in 2024, reaching 371.4 million tonnes of carbon equivalent, as reported by the Energy Department .
  • Renewable energy generated a record 50.8% of the UK's electricity in 2024, marking the first time renewables exceeded 50%, according to Carbon Brief.
  • Domestic transport remained the highest emitting sector, constituting 30% of emissions, but dropped by 1.5% in 2024, indicating ongoing progress, as per the latest figures.
  • The closure of the last coal-fired power station contributed to the emissions reduction, highlighting efforts to combat climate change, as stated by Climate Minister Kerry McCarthy.
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UK greenhouse gas emissions fell 3.5% in 2024, Government figures show

Emissions within the UK were 54.2% lower than 1990 levels, the Energy Department said.

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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
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