Mitigation Flashcards
What is the purpose of Carbon Taxation?
Carbon Taxation sets a minimum price companies have to pay on CO2 emissions.
What mitigation measure was scrapped in 2015 regarding road taxes for low-carbon-emitting cars?
Lower road taxes for low-carbon-emitting cars were scrapped in 2015.
When was oil and gas exploration relief expanded?
In 2015, oil and gas exploration relief was expanded.
What was the purpose of the Climate Change Levy designed in 2001, and what happened to it in 2015?
The Climate Change Levy was designed to encourage renewable energy investment and use. It was cut in 2015
What was the purpose of the Green Deal scheme, and what happened to it in 2015?
The Green Deal scheme encouraged energy efficiency saving improvements. It was scrapped in 2015.
What obligation do energy suppliers have under the Energy Company Obligation Scheme?
Energy suppliers must comply with the Energy Company Obligation Scheme to deliver energy-efficient measures to households.
What organisations are involved in afforestation efforts?
Afforestation efforts involve the Forestry Commission, charities such as the National Trust, landowners, and local authorities.
What was the outcome of the government’s investments into full-scale projects at gas and coal-fired plants in Peterhead and Drax in 2015?
In 2015, the government cancelled its investments into full-scale projects at gas and coal-fired plants in Peterhead in Scotland and Drax in Yorkshire.
