The UK is currently responsible for the release of around 3 per cent of the world's global greenhouse gas emmisions, despite having only 1 per cent of the world's population. UK energy industries are the largest single contributors to UK greenhouse gas emmisions, contributing over a third (54 million tonnes) of the total amount of carbon dioxide emitted in the UK.

To help lessen the effects of climate change, we must reduce the level of greenhouse gases emitted. This can be achieved by generating our energy from sources that emit low or even zero levels of greenhouse gases, such as renewable energy. We can also make sure that we use energy as efficiently as possile. However, these are not either/or options.