national management strategies (government policy)
The climate change (Scotland) act(1) aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050(1)
Emissions in Scotland reduced overall between 1990 and 2007(1) but consumer emissions commissions realised (From importing goods) they grew by 11% over a similar period(1)
national management strategies (hosepipe bans)
The UK government has implemented house - pipe bans to reduce usage during periods of drought(1)
These are unpopular and can be difficult to enforce(1)
national management strategies (organic farming)
Farmers have been encouraged to change to organic farming to reduce the use of fertilisers and pesticides(1) which in turn reduces methane and nitrous oxide emissions(1)
However it can be more expensive for both farmers and consumers(1)
national management strategies (renewable energy)
Increasing the use of low carbon technologies E.g windfarms(1) The UK government is committed to creating 20% of energy by renewable source(1)
In 202097% of Scotland's electricity demand was met with renewables(1)
