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Global CO2 emissions from CDIAC
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Global, Regional, and National Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions from
Online Trends by
CDIAC: emissions broken down by region and country (to 2002).
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Greenhouse gas data inventory database compiled from reports of signatories under the
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (you can also see the
for 2005): an excellent interactive database outputting emissions on the basis of country, gas, sector and year (the output in Gg CO2 can be converted to the more usual Mt C by dividing by 1000 (Mt CO2) then multiplying by 12/44)
* UK Emissions of Greenhouse Gases (2006) from Defra (covering 1990-2004): "basket" of greenhouse gases is 183 Mt C (million tons Carbon equivalent) compared to 209 in 1990 (12% decrease); CO2 is 158 compared with 165 (4% decrease); however recent trends (since 2002) have been upwards (1.6% for the basket, 3.3% for CO2). Also see
How UK CO2 emissions are measured.
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UK Greenhouse Gas Inventory: Annual Report for submission under the Framework Convention on Climate Change (.doc) (2005) from the
NAEI Atmosperic Emissions Reports: basket emissions were 208.8 Mt C or 765.6 Mt CO2 (NB units) in 1990 compared with 665.8/181.6 in 2003 (13% reduction) (see tables ES1,ES2). (Therefore 2003 emissions per capita were: ~11 Mt CO2 or ~3 Mt C, given
UK population of 60 million)
Norwich takes a lead in tackling climate change
Norwich City Council passed a motion for 6% annual cuts - see motion and Press release blwo.
Motion:
'Due to the overwhelming evidence that Climate Chaos is a problem that will require all people, governments, businesses and institutions to take action to minimise its likely catastrophic effects, Council resolves:
to develop and support strategies within the Council for the reduction of carbon emissions by an increasing percentage per year up to a target of 6% reduction per year as soon as possible; this should be assessed and reported to full Council annually as part of the budget cycle and to the Climate Change Panel on a regular basis for monitoring;
to publicise the concept of a personal "ecological footprint" to Councillors and employees and to encourage them, where possible, to work towards (or maintain) a sustainable footprint; furthermore, Councillors are encouraged to take a test such as the one at http://www.myfootprint.org/ publicise their score, and consider how they can set a public example to their constituents by reducing their footprint.'
Council believes that the measures above will set an example to all statutory, commercial and voluntary organisations to take action on this issue.’
NORWICH GREEN PARTY NEWS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday 5th February 2007
Norwich takes a lead in tackling climate change
Norwich City Council has adopted a Green Party motion establishing the need for year-on-year reductions in carbon emissions so that our city can play its role in tackling climate change. The Green Party hopes that such action will be copied by other authorities, businesses and organisations across the country.
Green Party City Councillor Adrian Holmes, who proposed the motion, said:
"We are already starting to see increased freak weather patterns, such as floods and hurricanes. Action must be taken to cut carbon emissions if we are to avoid these weather patterns becoming much worse and avoid climate change theatening food security and causing species loss. Low-lying East Anglia would be among the areas affected if sea levels continue to rise as a result of global warming.
"I am delighted that the City Council has agreed to take a lead in reducing carbon emissions in its buildings and services each year and that this will be monitored by a Climate Change Panel and through the budget process. City Council policies across the board also need to be improved to secure a reduction in emissions. We very much hope that this move will prompt other business and organisations, including the County Council, to adopt similar approaches."
Dr. Andrew Boswell, Green Party County Councillors and Co-ordinator of the Norfolk and Norwich Campaign Against Climate Change, added:
"We now have an emerging consensus on the science of global warming – and a developing awareness of what needs to be done. We have to cut our dependence of fossil fuels and protect the rainforests. We are now seeing Governments starting to move: the US and UK Parliaments are considering legislation on targets for annual reduction in carbon emissions.
"The Institute of Public Policy Research has said in its High Stakes report that 80% cuts are needed if the UK is to play its part in tackling climate change, and environmentalist George Monbiot says 90% is needed by 2030. This challenging figures require local action across the country. It is encouraging that Norwich City Council has agreed the principle of year-on-year reductions, setting a good example to all businesses and organisations in the city. I hope this motion will prompt local authorities across the country to do the same."
Contact details for further comment / interviews:
Councillor Andrew Boswell: 07787 127881
Councillor Adrian Holmes: 07753 814347
Councillor Adrian Ramsay: 07940 930465.
Dr Andrew Boswell, UK Green Party councillor Norfolk County Council
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