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🗞️ Driving the news: Homes in England and Wales are emitting 30 million tonnes of avoidable CO2 annually, equivalent to Denmark's total emissions
• This is due to poor insulation in 14 million homes, with current plans to upgrade them taking 90 years to complete
🔭 The context: Less than half of homes in England and Wales meet energy efficiency standards, and poorly insulated homes contribute significantly to climate change
• Friends of the Earth is urging the new Labour government to prioritize insulation efforts to meet the UK’s 2030 climate targets
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Insulating homes could drastically reduce carbon emissions and energy bills, helping the UK meet its climate goals while tackling fuel poverty and improving public health
⏭️ What's next: The Labour government’s promised "Warm Homes Plan" could accelerate insulation upgrades
• However, immediate challenges include reinstating the scrapped winter fuel payment for pensioners and introducing a new social tariff on energy prices
💬 One quote: “Our heat and energy-leaking homes are some of the biggest culprits... adding the same amount of CO2 to our atmosphere as a small country,” said Anna Roguski of Friends of the Earth
📈 One stat: 55% of homes in England and Wales have poor energy efficiency, falling below EPC band C
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