Reading Roars!

It’s a shocking statistic.  Reading households emit more carbon dioxide than anywhere else in the UK. 

According to the British Gas survey, Domestic Carbon Dioxide Emissions for Selected Cities, Reading dwellings produce an average of 6,189kg of CO2 per year, equal to flying 13,000 miles by 747.

The British Gas press release explains:

Gas consumption in Reading is 27 per cent above the UK average and the report suggests that the size of properties in the South East and the vibrant economy of Reading means that more properties are occupied by home-workers (or small businesses) elevating day time gas usage. Or it may simply be that the relative wealth of Reading’s residents means that they are less frugal with their energy.

As a Reading resident, I’m left thinking: how can I be more energy efficient?  The world is hotting up - there’s no doubt about that.  Recently there have been severe floods in central Europe and Thailand.  Icebergs are melting and glaciers are disappearing.  I think it’s a serious issue.  We are all responsible for this global mess. The fact that Reading is the biggest culprit in the UK is a concern.