Paper 2 - Teeside Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of the uk’s chemical industry is in Teeside?
A
58%
2
Q
How much money does heavy industry in Teeside generate for the uk economy?
A
£26 million annually
3
Q
What percentage of the uk’s total carbon emissions come from Teeside?
A
5.6%
4
Q
How many jobs will the Net zero Teeside scheme create?
A
5500
5
Q
How much money will Net zero Teeside create?
A
£3.2 billion
6
Q
How does carbon capture and storage work?
A
Carbon is removed from industrial emissions, cooled to form a liquid then pumped into rocks below the sea floor
7
Q
How much of Teeside’s carbon emissions will carbon capture reduce?
A
90%
8
Q
What has been built offshore from the mouth of the river tees?
A
Wind farm with 27 turbines and a capacity of of 62 megawatts to power 56,000 homes
