This could also have implications for governments up to 2030 in forcing the introduction of more radical decarbonisation measures.
An overall emissions reduction was, however, welcome, she said, and it was encouraging to see the impact of action across key economic sectors. “Drivers for this reduction were higher fossil fuel prices and associated behavioural change, more renewable energy, and the impact of regulation such as the nationwide ban on smoky fuels in home heating,” she added.
EPA programme manager Mary Frances Rochford said: “A significant increase in transport emissions in 2022 highlights the fact that a growing economy, with high employment, will continue to produce emissions if we do not break the link and decouple emissions from increased activity by using cleaner and alternatives sources of energy.”
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