Yesterday (16th June), the Centre for Alternative Technology published the second report of the Zero Carbon Britain project, Zero Carbon Britain 2030 – A New Energy Strategy.
The report is long (384 pages) and I am still working my way through the document but, so far, it appears we can reach zero carbon by 2030 without nuclear (or CCS with fossil fuels).
The report is a fully integrated solution to climate change and examines how we can meet our electricity and heating requirements through efficient service provision whilst still decreasing carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and other emissions.
(Above, the original, and still relevant, Zero Carbon Britain video)
The document starts by examining the current context in the climate science and energy security chapters then moves on to how we can “Power Down” heat and electricity demand largely through new technology, efficient design and behaviour change. This is then followed by a chapter on how land offers potential not only to decrease emissions but also to sequester residual emissions. Next up is the section on how we can “Power Up” through the use of renewable technology and finally they examine the policy that can help bring this about and the job creation that will come with the changes.
David M. Davison
