Nuclear power
Nuclear power is one of the most controversial ways of generating electricity. Nuclear power stations are capable of producing large quantities of power almost continuously. Large numbers of people are needed to operate them and this creates skilled jobs in the areas where they are located. Opponents point to the huge damage that could be caused by an accident or terrorist attack, the dangerous waste that is produced, and the inefficiency of producing large amounts of electricity in remote locations.
What makes up a Carbon Footprint?
This is perhaps the most obvious contribution to our carbon footprint. When fossil fuels are burnt they produce CO2 which has been locked away for millions of years is released. It is the rapid increase in our fossil fuel use that has caused global warming.More....
Average carbon footprint
The average carbon footprint per person in the UK is 10 tonnes, with some regional variations more...
Energy from wood
To produce 1kWh of heat using electricity from the national grid will produce 500g of CO2. To produce the same amount of heat using wood will produce just 24g. Figure from International Energy Agency
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