Submission + - Reducing UK housing CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050 (ox.ac.uk)
DamonHD writes: "The Low-carbon Strategy from the Environmental Change Institute http://www.eci.ox.ac.uk/ at Oxford University identifies the policies needed to deliver an 80% cut in carbon emissions from UK homes by 2050. These cuts are achievable but will require a quantum leap in commitment from Government and a radical new approach.
The policies have been designed not only to dramatically reduce carbon emissions, but also to be delivered equitably. The poorest households will be prioritised for assistance and fuel poverty will be wiped out. The scientific consensus is that for the UK to play its part in helping the world avoid a rise of more than 2C, we must reduce our carbon emissions by 80 per cent by 2050. The household sector represents 27% of our total emissions and achieving deep cuts here is an imperative.
The low-carbon revolution starts at home.
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Their previous work at http://www.40percent.org.uk/ from two years ago is also very interesting and thorough.
I'm amazed to find that with some simple measures at my home/office my family seems to have hit something like the 2014 targets already..."
The policies have been designed not only to dramatically reduce carbon emissions, but also to be delivered equitably. The poorest households will be prioritised for assistance and fuel poverty will be wiped out. The scientific consensus is that for the UK to play its part in helping the world avoid a rise of more than 2C, we must reduce our carbon emissions by 80 per cent by 2050. The household sector represents 27% of our total emissions and achieving deep cuts here is an imperative.
The low-carbon revolution starts at home.
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Their previous work at http://www.40percent.org.uk/ from two years ago is also very interesting and thorough.
I'm amazed to find that with some simple measures at my home/office my family seems to have hit something like the 2014 targets already..."
