Reducing GHGs from UK Households ‐ An Examination of Local Authority‐Level Data
Conference paper
Butt, T., Mohareb, E. and Hashemi, A. 2019. Reducing GHGs from UK Households ‐ An Examination of Local Authority‐Level Data. ZEMCH 2019 International Conference. Seoul, South Korea 26 - 28 Nov 2019 ZEMCH Network.
Authors | Butt, T., Mohareb, E. and Hashemi, A. |
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Type | Conference paper |
Abstract | As the threat of irreversible climate change has increased over time, the UK has focused on reducing its carbon emission levels. International treaties such as the Kyoto Protocol have informed national targets, directing the UK in reducing its climate impact. In order to achieve this an understanding of the factors that affect carbon emission reductions is vital. Identifying what dictates the success of UK local authorities in reducing their carbon emissions addresses this problem. The research uses secondary data regarding local authorities’ carbon emissions and regression analyses to explore the key factors affecting domestic emission levels over time. The research goes into further detail than existing literature through exploring sources of emissions across different sectors and analysing emissions reductions specifically between 2005-2016. Substantial and relatively consistent domestic emissions reductions were achieved in this time frame, exceeding the reductions provided by decarbonisation of the electricity grid. Standard deviations of 3% were observed in this sector, compared with 12% from Industrial & Commercial emissions. While population density demonstrated a statistically significant correlation with domestic GHG reductions, gross disposable household income was not found to be significant; however, it is a relevant indicator of total emissions levels in 2016. Through identifying these factors, suggestions to local government are made such as the implementation of region-specific strategies, tailoring these to the exact characteristics of a local authority. Furthermore, consideration of population density in conjunction with domestic and urban planning will allow for future emissions reductions to occur across the UK. |
Year | 2019 |
Conference | ZEMCH 2019 International Conference |
Publisher | ZEMCH Network |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Anyone |
Publication dates | |
Mar 2020 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 16 Apr 2021 |
Journal citation | pp. 217-223 |
ISSN | 2652‐2926 |
Book title | ZEMCH 2019 International Conference Proceedings |
Book editor | Kim, J-T. |
Noguchi, M. | |
Altan, H. | |
ISBN | 979‐11‐961166‐1‐3 |
Web address (URL) | http://www.zemch.org/zemch_conference_proceedings |
Copyright holder | © 2019 The Authors |
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