Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from road vehicles in the United Kingdom decreased by nine percent between 1990 and 2023. Emissions from passenger cars fell almost 15 percent throughout this period, while those from heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) decreased by 15.2 percent. In comparison, UK light duty vehicle CO₂ emissions increased by more than 58 percent.
Percentage change in road transportation carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in the United Kingdom from 1990 to 2023, by mode
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