UK Case study Flashcards
1
Q
Industrialisation in the UK took off when
A
Early 19th century
2
Q
How many people did the UK employ for miners and what year
A
1 million miners in 1947
3
Q
When did the last 3 deep mines get shut down
A
2015
4
Q
What has happened to UK CO2 emissions
A
Decreased on a per capita basis
5
Q
What are the reason for decline in CO2 emissions
A
Legally binding obligations
Decline in heavy industry
improvements in energy conservation
Change in the composition of the energy mix