SO2 emissions from the production of electricity from coal in the UK 1990-2017

Published by Ian Tiseo, Feb 6, 2023
This statistic shows the total amount of sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions through the production of electricity from coal in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017. It shows that emissions have decreased dramatically between 1990 to 2017, dropping from 2.5 million metric tons to 25,100 metric tons.

Sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from the production of electricity from coal in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons)

© Statista 2023
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

June 2019

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

1990 to 2017

Supplementary notes

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) is a highly reactive gas, that along with Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) and Ammonia (NH3) is measured as a precursor to acid rain.

Sector classification is based on the NACE code, which is the industry standard classification system for economic activities in the European Community.

Citation formats
Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $1,788 USD / Year
Basic Account
Get to know the platform

You only have access to basic statistics.
This statistic is not included in your account.

Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
  • Instant access to 1m statistics
  • Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
  • Detailed references
$149 USD / Month *
Professional Account
Full access

Business Solutions including all features.

* Prices do not include sales tax.

Other statistics that may interest you

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Statistics on

About the industry

10

About the region

10

Other regions

10

Related statistics

9

Further related statistics

7

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Environmental pollution worldwideEnvironmental pollution in the U.S.Global climate changeOpinion on climate change in the U.S.Greenhouse gas emissions worldwide
Statista Accounts: Access All Statistics. Starting from $1,788 USD / Year
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Menu