Electricity from coal: PM2.5 emissions 1990-2017 Statistic

This statistic shows the amount of PM2.5 emissions attributable to the production of electricity through coal in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017. Emissions have decreased significantly over the years, from 30,590 metric tons in 1990 to 970 metric tons in 2017.

PM2.5 emissions from the production of electricity through coal in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2017 (in 1,000 metric tons)

Characteristic	Emissions in thousand metric tons
2017	0.97
2016	1.2
2015	2.05
2014	2.69
2013	3.38
2012	3.74
2011	2.45
2010	2.46
2005	4.47
2000	9.8
1995	16.08
1990	30.59

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June 2019

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United Kingdom

Survey time period

1990 to 2017

Supplementary notes

PM2.5 is defined as particulate matter of 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter and is known as fine particles.
Sector classification is based on the NACE code, which is the industry standard classification system for economic activities in the European Community.

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