Carbon map of Britain

The first carbon emissions map of Britain is released today to show which parts of the country are responsible for pumping out the most pollution.

The map and a table listing the emissions of more than 30 towns and cities were put together by the Carbon Trust to encourage homes and businesses to cut their carbon consumption.


Emissions from businesses were singled out by the trust, which believes that the sector could do more to reduce the carbon dioxide it puts into the atmosphere.

Across the country businesses are responsible for 40 per cent of carbon-dioxide emissions, but the data shows considerable variations between towns and cities.

Times of London