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Reasons for the decline of carbon dioxide emissions per capita in Britain from 1967 to 27

the reasons are as follows.

1. industrial modernization: Britain gradually moved towards industrial modernization after the 196s, and a large number of traditional heavy industries were gradually eliminated, and the industrial structure gradually developed in the direction of high added value and low pollution.

2. Energy transformation: Britain gradually reduced its dependence on coal and oil by improving its energy structure, and increased its use of natural gas, nuclear energy and renewable energy, thus reducing its carbon dioxide emissions.

3. Policy guidance: The British government has taken a series of measures, such as strengthening environmental supervision, promoting clean energy technology, establishing emission trading market, and strengthening environmental protection laws and regulations, to guide enterprises and individuals to reduce energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.

4. Awareness of environmental protection: British people's awareness of environmental protection has gradually improved, and more and more people have started to adopt a low-carbon lifestyle, such as cycling, walking, using public transport, buying environmental protection products, etc. These behaviors have also reduced carbon dioxide emissions.