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Hoo Peninsular continued ..

A report by Bioregional on the embodied carbon dioxide in the BedZED gives a figure of 675 kilograms of carbon dioxide for every square metre of floor space. The embodied carbon dioxide of a three bedroomed flat is given as 67.5 tonnes.

Estimates of the carbon footprints of the residents of BedZED are also disappointing. While they have footprints lower than other people of similar lifestyles, the reduction is slight compared to government targets.

Similar criticisms have been made of other developments such as Dongtan in China. Wikipedia reports:

"However, the planned ecological footprint for each citizen in Dongtan is currently 2.2 hectares [1], higher than the 1.9 hectares that the World Wildlife Fund claims is theoretically sustainable on a global scale."

The Hoo Peninsular Renewal City will develop lifestyles which are truly carbon-negative.

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Acknowledgement ..

Thanks to Phill Cooper of PC Building Services for his help and research.