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Record-Low Carbon Intensity Predicted for Christmas 2025

12/21/2025

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The National Energy System Operator (Neso) predicts a potentially record-low carbon intensity for Christmas Day 2025, driven by mild weather and increased renewable capacity.
Neso noted that over 40% of electricity generation last Christmas came from renewables.
UK households discarded an estimated 168 million Christmas items this year.
The rise of Reform UK has led to a rollback of net zero commitments in local authorities, threatening progress toward climate goals.

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The National Energy System Operator (Neso) predicts a potentially record-low carbon intensity for Christmas Day 2025, driven by mild weather and increased renewable capacity.
Neso noted that over 40% of electricity generation last Christmas came from renewables.
UK households discarded an estimated 168 million Christmas items this year.
The rise of Reform UK has led to a rollback of net zero commitments in local authorities, threatening progress toward climate goals.