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An introduction to the UK’s greenhouse gas inventory

A simple guide to the origins and use of data in the compilation of the UK’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory.

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An introduction to the UK’s greenhouse gas inventory

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An introduction to the UK’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory provides a simple guide to the origins and use of data in the compilation of the UK GHG Inventory, which underpins both the National Statistics publication and the UK’s other international and national reporting requirements for greenhouse gases.

The UK national and sub-national emissions statistics frequently asked questions documents have been republished on the UK greenhouse gas emissions: other technical reports page.

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Published 2 August 2012
Last updated 2 September 2014 + show all updates
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