UK: nuclear fuel processing CO₂ emissions 1990-2021

Carbon dioxide emissions attributable to nuclear fuel processing in the United Kingdom totaled 41,900 metric tons in 2021. While CO₂ emissions from this sector have remained relatively stable in recent years, they have fallen considerably since 1990.

Carbon dioxide emissions from nuclear fuel processing in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2021 (in 1,000 metric tons)

Characteristic	Emissions in thousand metric tons
2021	41.9
2020	40.5
2019	42.1
2018	42.8
2017	42.5
2016	44.3
2015	45.7
2014	64.8
2013	74.2
2012	72.4
2011	64.2
2010	75.3
2005	71.3
2000	72.7
1995	120.6
1990	104.4

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Release date

June 2023

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

1990 to 2021

Supplementary notes

Figures represent emissions caused by UK residents and businesses whether in the United Kingdom or abroad, but exclude emissions within the United Kingdom which can be attributed to overseas residents and businesses.

Sector and industry 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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