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Progress on UK greenhouse gas emissions in manufacturing

ONS provisional estimates have been released that show that UK greenhouse gas emissions in 2025 see an encouraging 1.0% downturn in emissions on a residence basis from 2024 levels, however, household emissions registered yet another year on year increase. 
Susan Wright
Susan Wright
Progress on UK greenhouse gas emissions in manufacturing
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ONS provisional estimates have been released that show that UK greenhouse gas emissions in 2025 see an encouraging 1.0% downturn in emissions on a residence basis from 2024 levels, however, household emissions registered yet another year on year increase. 

A 'residence basis' covers UK residents and UK registered businesses.

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