UK Government legally commits to 87% emissions cut by 2040, Ed Miliband announces
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Stephen Price
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Summary
The UK Government, announced by Ed Miliband, has legally committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 87% by 2040 (compared to 1990 levels), as a milestone toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The target aligns with recommendations from the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) for deliverable and cost-effective reductions.
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The reduction in greenhouse gases on 1990 levels – on the way to cutting climate pollution to zero overall by 2050, known as 'net zero' – is in line with official advice from the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) on deliverable and cost-effective cuts.
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