The transport sector has released more greenhouse gases in the UK since 2015 than any other, with higher-than-average transport emissions experienced in Rother. This is due to the rural nature of our district, which means there are fewer transport options, leading to higher private car ownership. 84% of households in Rother have access to one or more vehicles, with 12.7% of households with three or more (16% have no vehicle).

In the latest government data (2023), transport was responsible for 43% of Rother’s territorial emissions (162.8 ktCO2e), and transport emissions reduced the least out of all sectors compared to the previous year, decreasing by only around 1%.

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