Public buildings 'guilty of massive carbon emissions'
A government audit of carbon emissions has found that hospitals, prisons and other public buildings are damaging the environment more than previously thought, which could encourage people to consider purchasing a portable oxygen canister.
In a study of 28,000 properties in public ownership, it was found that almost 14 million tonnes of carbon dioxide is emitted from them each year in England and Wales.
Scotland Yard, the Royal London hospital and The Grove prison were among the worst offenders, with Paul King, chief executive of the UK Green Building Council calling on the government to take action to improve air quality for those who use home oxygen equipment.
"Government, as the biggest user and procurer of buildings in the UK, needs to lead by example and roll out a massive programme of refurbishment," he added.
The Carbon Trust recently called for action to be taken to reduce the carbon emissions from non-domestic buildings, which contribute around a fifth of the UK's total emissions.
Posted by Daniel Ohio
04/01/2010 16:56:24
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