This statistic shows the amount of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions attributable to the production of electricity from sources other than oil, coal, nuclear or gas in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017, in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). It shows that N2O emissions have increased significantly over the years. In 1990, emissions totaled 4,200 metric tons of CO2e, whereas 134,400 metric tons of CO2e were emitted in 2017.
Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from alternative electricity production** in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017
(in 1,000 metric tons of CO2e*)
Alternative sources of electricity refers to electricity generated from fuels other than gas, coal, nuclear or oil.
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a major greenhouse gas and air pollutant.
Sector classification is based on the NACE code, which is the industry standard classification system for economic activities in the European Community.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (June 5, 2019). Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from alternative electricity production** in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons of CO2e*) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/488427/nitrous-oxide-emissions-of-electrcitiy-through-alternative-means-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from alternative electricity production** in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons of CO2e*)." Chart. June 5, 2019. Statista. Accessed October 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/488427/nitrous-oxide-emissions-of-electrcitiy-through-alternative-means-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2019). Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from alternative electricity production** in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons of CO2e*). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/488427/nitrous-oxide-emissions-of-electrcitiy-through-alternative-means-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Nitrous Oxide (N2o) Emissions from Alternative Electricity Production** in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 Metric Tons of Co2e*)." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Jun 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/488427/nitrous-oxide-emissions-of-electrcitiy-through-alternative-means-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK), Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from alternative electricity production** in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons of CO2e*) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/488427/nitrous-oxide-emissions-of-electrcitiy-through-alternative-means-uk/ (last visited October 19, 2024)
Nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from alternative electricity production** in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons of CO2e*) [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), June 5, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/488427/nitrous-oxide-emissions-of-electrcitiy-through-alternative-means-uk/