Impact of carbon budgets on people |
In a world where policies are strengthened and carbon budgets are achieved in 2020 we will cut emissions from current levels of 9 tCO2/capita to 6 tCO2 and people will typically:
- Meet more of their energy needs from low-carbon power.
- Live in well-insulated homes with new efficient boilers and advanced heating controls.
- Purchase energy efficient appliances and use these on low-carbon cycles (e.g. low temperature washing and dishwashing).
- Work in energy efficient offices with power and heating from low-carbon sources.
- Drive more carbon efficient cars, including hybrids, electric cars and plug-in hybrids, with charging infrastructure at home, at work and in public places.
- Drive in an eco-friendly manner (e.g. not carrying excess weight in the car) and within the existing speed limit.
- Plan journeys better and use public transport more.
Implementation of the required measures to achieve budgets would in some instances save people and businesses money and in total cost less than 1% of GDP.
Achieving carbon budgets could lead to significant improvements in, for example, energy security of supply and air quality therefore maintaining or enhancing quality of life.
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