Environment & Energy
30 countersThe UK emits approximately 365 million tonnes of CO₂ per year while renewable energy now accounts for around 45% of electricity generation. UK water companies lose 3 billion litres of water per day through leaking pipes — enough to supply 20 million homes. The UK generates 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually and sends 10 million tonnes to landfill. Environment data is sourced from DESNZ, the Environment Agency, National Grid ESO, OFWAT, DEFRA and the Forestry Commission.
UK CO₂ Emissions Today (tonnes)
UK CO₂ Emissions This Year (tonnes)
UK CO₂ Emitted Since You Opened This Page (tonnes)
Renewable Energy as % of Grid (approx)
Solar Power Generated Today (GWh)
Wind Power Generated Today (GWh)
Fossil Fuel Power Generated Today (GWh)
Total UK Energy Consumed Today (TWh)
Plastic Waste Generated Today (tonnes)
Plastic Bottles Used in UK Today
Plastic Bags Used in UK Today
Landfill Waste Sent Today (tonnes)
Landfill Waste This Year (tonnes)
UK Recycling Rate
Trees Planted This Year
Trees Cut Down This Year
Net Tree Loss This Year
Cars on UK Roads
Electric Vehicles Registered This Year
Petrol/Diesel Cars Sold This Year vs EVs
Flood Warnings Issued This Year
Water Leaked by UK Water Companies Today (litres)
Water Leaked This Year (litres)
Cost of Water Leakage This Year
% of UK Annual Carbon Budget Used
Air Pollution Related Deaths This Year
Cost of Air Pollution to UK Economy This Year
UK Wildlife Species Under Threat
Agricultural Land Lost to Development This Year (hectares)
UK Food Self-Sufficiency
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on official UK government data
How much CO2 does the UK emit per year?
The UK emits approximately 365 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year, according to DEFRA and BEIS statistics. This equates to roughly one million tonnes every day. The UK has committed to net zero emissions by 2050, and has reduced emissions by over 50% since 1990.
How much plastic waste does the UK produce each year?
The UK produces approximately 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste per year, according to DEFRA statistics. Around 13 billion plastic bottles are used annually, and 10 million tonnes of waste goes to landfill each year. The UK recycles approximately 44% of its plastic packaging.
How many deaths are caused by air pollution in the UK each year?
Air pollution contributes to approximately 40,000 premature deaths in the UK each year, according to Public Health England estimates. The economic cost of air pollution is estimated at £20 billion annually. Nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter from vehicles and industry are the primary contributors.
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