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Carbon is all living things. When we talk about carbon (carbon footprint, carbon emissions), we are referring to a range of greenhouse gases that trap heat close to the earth. It is this act of trapping the heat which explains why such gasses (including carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane) are labelled a ‘greenhouse gas’. Fossil fuels contain carbon which were previously stored in living things, and when burned it releases CO2 into the atmosphere.
Is this linked to global warming and climate change?
Yes. Greenhouse gases such as CO2 trap heat from the sun. Even the smallest increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere can cause the Earth to get warmer.
Across the world climate change is already having an impact with changes in rainfall patterns, sea level rise and increased risk of flooding and droughts.
Why is this important for this project?
To update the scheme we will be using fuels; whether through vehicles driving materials to and from the site, in powering the operation of gates in the structures to divert water so we can work safely or in the fuel used to manufacture the parts we need for construction.
Understanding the carbon footprint of a scheme is an important consideration, as the world works to meet targets to reduce its carbon emissions to combat the negative effects of climate change.
Assessing carbon on the Lower Mole scheme
When appraising potential scheme options, carbon is a key consideration within the government guidance. We must carefully balance the needs of communities alongside tackling the global climate emergency.
We’ve used our carbon modelling tool to carry out some initial calculations on the carbon footprint of our options. There are two components of our carbon calculations. The first is called Capital Carbon, this is the carbon associated with construction activities to update the scheme in the near future.
The second is Future Carbon, which considers carbon potentially produced during the future operation of the scheme. It includes aspects like the ongoing maintenance of structures. The two numbers combined gives us the total Whole Life Carbon. The Whole Life Carbon figures will contribute to the appraisal of each of the options.
What is Carbon?
Carbon is all living things. When we talk about carbon (carbon footprint, carbon emissions), we are referring to a range of greenhouse gases that trap heat close to the earth. It is this act of trapping the heat which explains why such gasses (including carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane) are labelled a ‘greenhouse gas’. Fossil fuels contain carbon which were previously stored in living things, and when burned it releases CO2 into the atmosphere.
Is this linked to global warming and climate change?
Yes. Greenhouse gases such as CO2 trap heat from the sun. Even the smallest increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere can cause the Earth to get warmer.
Across the world climate change is already having an impact with changes in rainfall patterns, sea level rise and increased risk of flooding and droughts.
Why is this important for this project?
To update the scheme we will be using fuels; whether through vehicles driving materials to and from the site, in powering the operation of gates in the structures to divert water so we can work safely or in the fuel used to manufacture the parts we need for construction.
Understanding the carbon footprint of a scheme is an important consideration, as the world works to meet targets to reduce its carbon emissions to combat the negative effects of climate change.
Assessing carbon on the Lower Mole scheme
When appraising potential scheme options, carbon is a key consideration within the government guidance. We must carefully balance the needs of communities alongside tackling the global climate emergency.
We’ve used our carbon modelling tool to carry out some initial calculations on the carbon footprint of our options. There are two components of our carbon calculations. The first is called Capital Carbon, this is the carbon associated with construction activities to update the scheme in the near future.
The second is Future Carbon, which considers carbon potentially produced during the future operation of the scheme. It includes aspects like the ongoing maintenance of structures. The two numbers combined gives us the total Whole Life Carbon. The Whole Life Carbon figures will contribute to the appraisal of each of the options.
