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25/09/2009
NI 'Greenhouse' Pollution Falls
Greenhouse gas emissions in Northern Ireland have fallen by 13% since 1990, a new report has revealed.
According to the latest figures in AEA Technology's, 'Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland', carbon dioxide emissions also decreased in that time by 9%.
The main reasons for these reductions are due to decreases in emissions from electricity supply, waste management, agriculture and domestic use.
Environment Minister Edwin Poots welcomed the positive trends.
"These falling figures are evidence that we are all becoming more environmentally aware and I wish to commend everyone who has played their part in helping to continue the downward trend in these harmful emissions.
"Targets on reductions in greenhouse gas emissions set by the Executive are also now well on track to be met."
The minister outlined steps that could be taken to further increase the downward trend.
"At home you should consider turning down the heating, switching off lights when necessary and turning off appliances on standby.
"Businesses should also take steps to be more energy efficient and consider renewables."
The report is compiled annually on behalf of the UK Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the devolved administrations.
It presents estimates of greenhouse gas emissions inventories for the constituent countries of the UK.
(PR/BMcC)
According to the latest figures in AEA Technology's, 'Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland', carbon dioxide emissions also decreased in that time by 9%.
The main reasons for these reductions are due to decreases in emissions from electricity supply, waste management, agriculture and domestic use.
Environment Minister Edwin Poots welcomed the positive trends.
"These falling figures are evidence that we are all becoming more environmentally aware and I wish to commend everyone who has played their part in helping to continue the downward trend in these harmful emissions.
"Targets on reductions in greenhouse gas emissions set by the Executive are also now well on track to be met."
The minister outlined steps that could be taken to further increase the downward trend.
"At home you should consider turning down the heating, switching off lights when necessary and turning off appliances on standby.
"Businesses should also take steps to be more energy efficient and consider renewables."
The report is compiled annually on behalf of the UK Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the devolved administrations.
It presents estimates of greenhouse gas emissions inventories for the constituent countries of the UK.
(PR/BMcC)
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