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In order to cut down on carbon emissions, the UK is getting rid of coal, which is the worst fossil fuel as of today. The country still relies a lot on gas, which is a big problem for onward.
Gas provides about one-third of our electricity and heats our homes. But because people are using gas more, home emissions are going up. That’s why plans are in place to stop making new gas boilers by 2035.
The government wants to get rid of all pollution by 2050, but the law doesn’t support their plan to phase out gas boilers. Instead of making laws, the government has said that by 2035 it will promote low-carbon heating systems.
Although some experts say that calling it a “confirmed ambition” could be taken as an outright ban on gas boilers, others say that it leaves room for future gaps that could lead to higher emissions.
Environmental groups say that stronger steps need to be taken to make sure that low-carbon heating methods are used. They say that upfront funds should be used to lower the cost of options like heat pumps.
Reports say that consumers will need more energy to heat their homes, and if the gas boiler ban is extended, emissions could go up a lot by 2050.
The government plans to offer grants to people for installing heat pumps and other alternative heating systems. Some people, though, say that the government isn’t doing enough to stop climate change and that the money isn’t enough.
There are more problems with depending too much on hydrogen, whether it’s “green” or “blue.” Blue hydrogen still uses natural gas, which could mean that it uses more fossil fuels. Green hydrogen, on the other hand, only uses sustainable sources.
Because they are worried about the economy, very few users have switched to low-carbon heating systems, even though more people are aware of the climate threat.
The government’s heat and buildings policy, which is meant to solve these problems, has been put off while people argue about prices for consumers.
The UK Prime Minister stresses the slow transition to cleaner choices while assuring people that the current heating systems will not be changed against their will.
Overall, more rules and money are needed to speed up the switch to low-carbon technology, even though emissions from home heating are going down.
