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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered government departments to reduce energy consumption by 30% in a bid to resolve the energy issues hammering the nation. WION tells you more in this report.

Pakistan PM asks govt departments to reduce energy consumptions by 30%

The UK government's long-awaited television ad campaign to reduce costs will now push households to lower their energy consumption by just 30 seconds each day.

The commercial, which is a part of an £18 million campaign that Liz Truss initially closed down, made its&nbsp;debut on Tuesday at 8:30 am on terrestrial and satellite networks including ITV, Channel 4, and Sky amid holiday programming.

The advertisement advises Britons to spend 30 seconds performing quick tasks like lowering their boiler's flow rate, shutting off their lights, drawing their curtains at night, or lowering their washing machine's temperature.

The advert states: “This is a 30-second ad – that’s not long but it’s long enough to do something that could save you money on your energy bills …

“Each one you do will be 30 seconds well spent, they all add up and could save you money.”

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Earlier this month, The Guardian reported Women all around the world are more empathetic than men, study showsthat the "It all adds up" campaign will finally begin on 17 December&nbsp;with digital and outdoor advertisements.

Grant Shapps, the energy minister, urged consumers to save up while battling a bothersome Elf on the Shelf in the campaign's first social media video.

Since the summer, UK ministers have been asked to start the campaign as authorities in other parts of Europe have started pressing businesses, government agencies, and individuals to reduce use due to rising energy costs and worries about a gas shortage following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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In the UK, the government was prepared to start a campaign in October, but Truss, who opposes "nanny state" interference, halted the action.

In light of concerns that initiatives to reduce energy costs will put lives in danger this winter, ministers have taken care not to push for anything that might threaten public health.

After a string of recent house fires, fire officials warned homeowners this week to use caution when using candles, wood burners, and electric heaters to save energy costs this Christmas. Many homes have already taken significant steps to reduce their expenses, according to critics, and the campaign was introduced too late to make a significant difference this winter.

The business and energy minister Lord Callanan said: “The government’s ‘It All Adds Up’ energy-saving campaign is already getting important information out to millions of households across the country, showing them simple, low and no-cost tips to cut their energy use and bills this winter.

“Simple steps can make a big difference to cutting bills, while keeping homes warm and safe, and by launching this new TV advert, even more people will be aware and the savings will keep adding up for UK households.”

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The UK government's long-awaited television ad campaign to reduce costs will now push households to lower their energy consumption by just 30 seconds each day. The commercial, which is a part of an £18 million campaign that Liz Truss initially closed down, made its debut on Tuesday at 8:30 am on terrestrial and satellite networks including ITV, Channel 4, and Sky amid holiday programming.

The UK government's long-awaited television ad campaign to reduce costs will now push households to lower their energy consumption by just 30 seconds each day. The commercial, which is a part of an £18 million campaign that Liz Truss initially closed down, made its debut on Tuesday at 8:30 am on terrestrial and satellite networks including ITV, Channel 4, and Sky amid holiday programming. The advertisement advises Britons to spend 30 seconds performing quick tasks like lowering their boiler's flow rate, shutting off their lights, drawing their curtains at night, or lowering their washing machine's temperature. The advert states: “This is a 30-second ad – that’s not long but it’s long enough to do something that could save you money on your energy bills … “Each one you do will be 30 seconds well spent, they all add up and could save you money.” Also watch | World Business Watch: UK inflation reels under two-digit inflation, plunging in boxing day sales Earlier this month, The Guardian reported Women all around the world are more empathetic than men, study showsthat the "It all adds up" campaign will finally begin on 17 December with digital and outdoor advertisements. Grant Shapps, the energy minister, urged consumers to save up while battling a bothersome Elf on the Shelf in the campaign's first social media video. Since the summer, UK ministers have been asked to start the campaign as authorities in other parts of Europe have started pressing businesses, government agencies, and individuals to reduce use due to rising energy costs and worries about a gas shortage following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Also read | Women all around the world are more empathetic than men, study shows In the UK, the government was prepared to start a campaign in October, but Truss, who opposes "nanny state" interference, halted the action. In light of concerns that initiatives to reduce energy costs will put lives in danger this winter, ministers have taken care not to push for anything that might threaten public health. After a string of recent house fires, fire officials warned homeowners this week to use caution when using candles, wood burners, and electric heaters to save energy costs this Christmas. Many homes have already taken significant steps to reduce their expenses, according to critics, and the campaign was introduced too late to make a significant difference this winter. The business and energy minister Lord Callanan said: “The government’s ‘It All Adds Up’ energy-saving campaign is already getting important information out to millions of households across the country, showing them simple, low and no-cost tips to cut their energy use and bills this winter. “Simple steps can make a big difference to cutting bills, while keeping homes warm and safe, and by launching this new TV advert, even more people will be aware and the savings will keep adding up for UK households.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UK government ad urges people to cut their energy consumption for 30 seconds each day

Europe is slashing energy consumption as Russia cuts off supplies. Germany has switched off street lights. France plans to ban illuminated billboards. Spain has limited air conditioning at airports. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Lights off in Europe as winter approaches

The German government has approved a set of energy-saving measures for the winter which will limit the use of lighting and heating in public buildings. The German government has agreed that heating in public buildings be at a maximum of 19 degrees from September.

Germany approves measures to reduce energy consumption for winter

In the world we are living in today, energy is required for almost everything. From powering your car to keeping the lights on in your home, energy is needed not only for daily needs but also for producing everything that humans consume.

Mission Sustainability: Energy is needed for both production and consumption

Wealthiest people are most responsible for fuelling climate change, said a new study from researchers at the University of Leeds.&nbsp;

The study intended to find out energy inequality among the income classes across 86 countries, from highly industrialised to developing.&nbsp;

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The researchers combined data from the European Union and World Bank to assess the distribution of energy footprints, along with what energy-intensive goods and services different income groups tend to spend their money on. &nbsp;

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The results, published in <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-020-0579-8">Nature Energ</a>y&nbsp;show that energy footprints increase with expenditure, and, as a consequence, are unequally distributed.

The study also said that the top 10 per cent in the income group consume nearly 20 times more energy than the bottom 10 per cent.&nbsp;

As income grows, expenditure on energy-intensive goods, including package holidays or cars, rises, leading to high energy inequality.&nbsp;

Amongst the services, transport showed some of the greatest inequality, with the richest 10 per cent&nbsp;consuming more than half of the energy-related to mobility, which is majorly dependant on fossil fuels.&nbsp;

The top 10 per cent also use vehicle fuel energy 187 times more than the bottom 10 per cent.&nbsp;

The researchers also suggested measures to control energy inequality in the transport sector.&nbsp;

“Transport-related consumption categories are among the least equal. Without reducing the energy demand of these services, either through frequent-flyer levies, promoting public transport and limiting private vehicle use, or alternative technology such as electric vehicles," said Lead author Yannick Oswald, PhD researcher in the School of Earth and Environment at Leeds. &nbsp;

Energy disparity among countries

The research also highlighted a huge difference in energy distribution among the rich and poor countries. It shows that 20 per cent of the UK population, Germany's 40 per cent and 100 per cent constitute five per cent of the top energy consumers. This is in sharp contrast with China and India as only 2 and o.02 per cent respectively are in the top five per cent energy distribution list. &nbsp;&nbsp;

UK's poorest 20 per cent still consumes five times more energy per person used by the bottom 84 per cent in India. &nbsp;

The authors warn that without reductions in consumption and significant changes in policy, by 2050 energy footprints could double from the figures in 2011, even if energy efficiency improves.&nbsp; 
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Wealthiest people are most responsible for fuelling climate change, said a new study from researchers at the University of Leeds. The study intended to find out energy inequality among the income classes across 86 countries, from highly industrialised to developing.

Wealthiest people are most responsible for fuelling climate change, said a new study from researchers at the University of Leeds. The study intended to find out energy inequality among the income classes across 86 countries, from highly industrialised to developing. Also read | Climate change: New rules can put an end to 'throwaway culture' The researchers combined data from the European Union and World Bank to assess the distribution of energy footprints, along with what energy-intensive goods and services different income groups tend to spend their money on. Also read | Climate change, global warming may hit India’s GDP within a decade: Report The results, published in Nature Energy show that energy footprints increase with expenditure, and, as a consequence, are unequally distributed. The study also said that the top 10 per cent in the income group consume nearly 20 times more energy than the bottom 10 per cent. As income grows, expenditure on energy-intensive goods, including package holidays or cars, rises, leading to high energy inequality. Amongst the services, transport showed some of the greatest inequality, with the richest 10 per cent consuming more than half of the energy-related to mobility, which is majorly dependant on fossil fuels. The top 10 per cent also use vehicle fuel energy 187 times more than the bottom 10 per cent. The researchers also suggested measures to control energy inequality in the transport sector. “Transport-related consumption categories are among the least equal. Without reducing the energy demand of these services, either through frequent-flyer levies, promoting public transport and limiting private vehicle use, or alternative technology such as electric vehicles," said Lead author Yannick Oswald, PhD researcher in the School of Earth and Environment at Leeds. Energy disparity among countries The research also highlighted a huge difference in energy distribution among the rich and poor countries. It shows that 20 per cent of the UK population, Germany's 40 per cent and 100 per cent constitute five per cent of the top energy consumers. This is in sharp contrast with China and India as only 2 and o.02 per cent respectively are in the top five per cent energy distribution list. UK's poorest 20 per cent still consumes five times more energy per person used by the bottom 84 per cent in India. The authors warn that without reductions in consumption and significant changes in policy, by 2050 energy footprints could double from the figures in 2011, even if energy efficiency improves.

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