Defra’s method of reporting greenhouse gas emissions directly attributable to the waste industry has significant omissions, according to a new report released today (10 February).The report, authored by Dr. Dominic Hogg of Equanimator, highlights problems with the way UK greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories are reported to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Currently, emissions associated with waste treated through incineration are reported under the ‘energy’... More
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