UK FOOD WATER + ENERGY: resource management

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How much of the UK's carbon footprint is from food miles
19 million tonnes of CO<sub>2<sub>
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How much fruit is imported in the UK
89%, including strawberries which can be grown locally
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How much food does Kenya export to UK supermarkets
350 tonnes of vegetables and flowers each day
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How much water does the average person in the UK use
149 litres daily
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Describe the UK's current energy mix
40% oil, 36.6% gas, 7.94% nuclear and 6.97% wind
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How much has energy use decreased since the 1970s
27%