What's Your Carbon Footprint?

摘要

'What's your carbon footprint?' is a question being discussed in forums across the country, from boardrooms to the pub. We are reminded of the issue every time we turn on our televisions or open our newspapers - and even when we buy a packet of crisps. Climate change is, without doubt, today's dominant environmental issue, and most people agree that we need to act - and act now. The European Union and UK Government are now committed to addressing the courses and mitigating the consequences of climate change. This commitment is reflected in the recently-increased, challenging targets, set in the Climate Change Act, to reduce UK carbon dioxide emissions by 26-32% by 2020, working towards 80% by 2050.