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England\u2019s homes produce more carbon emissions every year than all of the country\u2019s cars, new research from the National Housing Federation<\/a> (NHF) has revealed<\/h2>\n

The research calculates for the first time that England\u2019s 25 million homes \u2013 which produce 58.5m tonnes of C02 every year \u2013 emitting the equivalent of the average annual use of 28 million cars. There are\u00a027 million cars in use in England<\/a>, emitting 56 million tonnes of C02 annually.<\/p>\n

The emissions from homes are so high due to a combination of gas central heating and poor insulation, meaning heat easily leaks out of homes which then require even more gas to keep them warm enough.<\/p>\n

The average family or household in England is currently producing more CO2 every year just by living in their home than they are by driving.<\/p>\n

NHF says the findings highlight why it is critical to make the country\u2019s homes more energy efficient to meet the government\u2019s ambitious net zero by 2050<\/a> target and lead the way in the deep cuts to carbon emissions.<\/p>\n

The NHF is calling on the government to put \u00a33.8bn into the retrofit of social housing<\/a> at the upcoming Spending Review.<\/p>\n

No longer overlook the impact of housing on climate change<\/h3>\n

Kate Henderson, chief executive of the National Housing Federation, said: \u201cFor too long the impact of housing on climate change has been overlooked.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we\u2019ve become more conscious of the vehicles we drive, the amount we recycle and what we eat, these shocking new figures must now force us to recognise the enormous role our draughty homes are having.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we don\u2019t start making serious progress on decarbonising and retrofitting our homes<\/a>, we won\u2019t achieve the government\u2019s target of net-zero by 2050. It\u2019s critical that we act now.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndependent and government experts have made it clear that without serious urgent action, we\u2019re looking at a global climate catastrophe.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s increasingly obvious the climate crisis has already arrived and industries, government and individuals must all do our part to prevent it getting worse.\u201d<\/p>\n

Henderson added: \u201cHousing associations are already planning to invest billions in retrofitting their homes, but we can\u2019t do it alone.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, with support from Government there\u2019s a clear opportunity here to retrofit millions of homes at scale and pace.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why it\u2019s vital that the government delivers on its pledge of \u00a33.8bn for retrofitting social homes in the Spending Review<\/a> this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can then work together to help the country lead the way in climate-friendly, net-zero housing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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