Energy Challenge

Question 1

What are the key causes of climate change

Answer 1

• A key factor is the increase in global temperature. This is largely due to increases in population which therefore increases need for energy. As energy usage increases so does the green house gases produced.

Question 2

Key ways to decrease carbon emissions

Answer 2

• Increase renewable energy resources
• Decrease overall electricity demand

Question 3

How is the UK decarbonising?

Answer 3

• Introducing themes to allow the public to invest easily in renewable energy resources. Feed in Tariff,
• Growth in renewable generation, Wind, PV, hydro, biomass. Shut down of fossil fuel sourced power plants.
• Government regulations on sales of new petrol or diesel cars past 2040.