CO2 Creation
Carbon dioxide results from fossil fuel combustion. When travelling the type of transport used for a journey has a significant impact on the emissions created. Reporting, measuring and understanding these values enables emissions reduction.
Exeter - Leeds
One person travelling |
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Data Source |
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KGS CO2 |
Air |
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DEFRA |
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61.38 |
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737-400 TCC |
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54.02 |
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BAE 146 RJ TCC |
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66.99 |
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Rail
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Virgin Trains Voyager
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33.04
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DEFRA |
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26.85 |
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Car |
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Average Petrol DEFRA |
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93.77 |
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Average Diesel DEFRA |
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88.94 |
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Peugeot 407 Hdi Saloon DFT |
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62.66 |
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Peugeot 407 Hdi Saloon DFT |
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99.81 |
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Value by emmissions total |
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Rail |
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Defra |
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26.85 |
Rail |
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Virgin Trains Voyager |
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33.04 |
Air |
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737-400 |
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54.02 |
Air |
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DEFRA |
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61.38 |
Car |
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Peugeot 407 Hdi |
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62.66 |
Air |
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BAE 146 RJ |
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66.99 |
Car |
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Average Diesel DEFRA
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88.94 |
Car |
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Average Diesel DEFRA |
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93.77 |
Car |
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Peugeot 407 Hdi |
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99.81 |
Prepared by The Carbon Consultancy (TCC) 16 July 2007 |
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C02 Consequences
Carbon dioxide has been linked with climate change through its warming effect on the planet,
Here are some examples of the consequences of climate change on travel related activity, which will be minor in comparison to the human cost of increased drought, extreme weather, flooding and population displacement anticipated by experts in the climate change field.
Global warming is reducing the polar ice cap which is melting and causing higher sea levels. The Maldives currently sinks at the rate of 3-4 mm per year. Any accelerated increase in sea levels will make them sink faster. Island destinations like the Maldives are at most risk from climate change.
Skiing in the last ten years in the Alps has been characterized by increased snow level volatility especially at lower altitudes.
There is less snow and higher temperatures than in the pre 1990 period.
Increasing sea levels will cause coastal erosion and reduce available beach destinations. The consequence of sea pollution as an additional factor (47,000 pieces of plastic per square mile of ocean) may reduce the desirability of beach holidays.
Rising temperatures and climate change are already having a significant affect upon world wildlife habitats, raising doubts about the future of many vulnerable wildlife habitats popular with tourists
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