Since early 20th century scientists have seen dramatic long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns causing dramatic global weather effects. This is referred to as climate change. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle, but scientists agree that humanity is responsible for the vast majority of global warming.
The main cause of climate change is burning fossil fuels such as oil, gas, and coal. When burnt, fossil fuels release carbon emissions into the air, causing the planet to heat up. We know that the planet has warmed by an average of nearly 1°C in the past century. If we are to prevent the worst effects of climate change, there is global agreement that temperature rises need to be kept well below 2°C. Currently, however, assessments suggest that we are currently on course for temperature rises of up to as high as 4°C or higher.
Climate change has become a huge threat to our natural world with the very realistic possibility of species and eco systems being completely wiped out. As the planet continues to warm, climate patterns change which causes extreme and unpredictable weather that affects eco systems, rises sea levels, lowers oxygen and threatens natural animal habitats causing a high possibility of globally mass extinction.
We can already see the drastic impacts climate change is having on all life on Earth. Climate change requires immediate and ambitious action to prevent the worst effects it can have on people and wildlife all over the world. It is estimated that 40% of carbon emissions come from households in the UK and 31% of that percentage comes from how we heat our homes.
This is why CES are working hard to lower UK households emissions by installing energy efficient household upgrades for free. Including low carbon heating and solar panels to generate your own electricity.
At CES we have a whole house approach that can lower your fuel bills and your carbon emissions, creating a more environmentally friendly household.
That is equivalent to the weight of a fully grown white rhino
more efficient compared to alternative heating systems
1 in 3 homes using electric heating converting to heat pumps can save 0.8 tonnes of CO2 per year
The average ASHP lifespan is 20 years which is equivalent to planting
That is equivalent to the weight of a fully grown hippopotamus
less energy consumption to a home without internal insulation
19 million UK homes need better insulation to reach the target of net zero
The average insulation lifespan is 25 years which is equivalent to planting
That is equivalent to the weight of a baby humpback whale
Less carbon output compared
to coal powered electricity
low-carbon generation could reduce emissions by 79% a year for the average home
The average lifespan of solar is 30 years which is equivalent to planting
With all 3 measures installed you could save more than 5.25 tonnes of CO2 a year.
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