Explained in plain English

How is it measured?

A carbon footprint is measured by adding up all the greenhouse gases released by an activity, product, or even a country. For your car, it includes emissions from making it, the fuel you use, and even its disposal. The UK's EV sales target aims to shrink the national footprint, helping us reach Net Zero.

Stories that explain this

UK EV Sales Rise But Miss Government Goal

Questions this opens up

What is a greenhouse gas? How are emissions tracked? Who calculates footprints?

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