Climate Change: the citizen’s agenda - report
We went to a meeting organised by PRASEG (the Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group) on the recent report by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee of the House of Commons Climate Change: the “citizen’s agenda”. Michael Jack, Chair of the Committee, outlined the report and its conclusions.
It’s a great report. It summarises a lot of useful information – such as the breakdown of emissions by UK household. On average each household emitted 20.7 tonnes of CO2 in 2001. Over half of this comes from private cars, direct fuel and electricity use in the home, and aviation and public transport.
It also sets out what more the Government – and Citizens could be doing - from home energy efficiency, (smart metering, low energy lightbulbs, and insulation) to microgeneration and personal carbon allowances.
Do have a look at the report and see what could be done (and what is being done in countries like Germany). Plenty of food for thought for people interested in the Big Green Challenge.
