A new report from the National Audit Office has suggested that greenhouse gas emissions might be 12% higher than reported because DEFRA has used two different accounting systems.
The system the government uses to report to the UN (which shows a cut in greenhouse gases) shows the UK emitted 656m tonnes of CO2 in 2005.
The more accurate and more up to date system (which shows a rise in greenhouse gases) shows the UK emitted 733m tonnes of CO2 in 2005
Down load the report here.
Surely if emissions are rising we need to be honest about it and then amend policy accordingly?
The Secretary of State Hilary Benn responds - you decide if enough is being done.
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