Greenhouse Gas Rising Thanks To Poor Insulation

A recent report on greenhouse emissions in the UK has revealed some shocking data. Over the last decade, greenhouse emissions have been reported a huge increase from UK residential properties. It is reported that the average UK home currently produces 2.29 tons of CO2 annually. The report analysed the extent of greenhouse gas emissions released across the country, over the previous decade and identified the sectors driving these emissions. The aim was to find out how much greenhouse emissions the average home produces, based on the number of dwellings across the UK.

The latest data available on the subject is from 2021 to 2022. There was a 4.7 percent increase in greenhouse gas emissions during this period, totaling 424.5m tonnes of CO2. They were largely driven by transport (up by 10 percent), public service (up by 6.3 percent), and private business sectors (up by 5.9 percent). The fourth largest increase was in the residential sector (up by 5.8 percent) on an annual basis.

The report revealed some critical data:

The report revealed some critical data:

· UK residential homes are the most significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, emitting 68.1 m tonnes of CO2. The transport and energy supply sectors are placed behind residential homes.

· Analysis of figures for the last decade indicates that residential homes have seen the most significant average annual greenhouse gas emissions increase at 0.3 percent.

· Around 29.8m residential dwellings across the UK emitted 68.1m tonnes of CO2 in the last year. It means the carbon footprint for the average home is currently at 2.29 tonnes per year - up from 2.18 the previous year.

Experts claim this rise is also mainly due to the use of natural gas for cooking and heating.

Experts claim this rise is also mainly due to the use of natural gas for cooking and heating.

A few suggestions are being floated to help control the emission and reduce the numbers to manageable levels. Batch cooking is one such suggestion. Climate experts also recommend using slow cookers, air fryers, and other alternative methods. Forward planning is important to bring down carbon emissions effectively. Carbon emissions can also be mitigated by making residential homes more energy efficient. This can be achieved by investing in double glazing, installing smart meters, reducing draught areas, and improving insulation