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The UK is currently part of the EU pledge, which is for a 40% cut in carbon emissions from 1990 to 2030, but the UK is already 43% down, more than 10 years ahea
by Brakenshire 7y ago
The UK is currently part of the EU pledge, which is for a 40% cut in carbon emissions from 1990 to 2030, but the UK is already 43% down, more than 10 years ahead of the target.
- adrianN 7y agoThe UK is indeed doing a better job than most countries but it is not on track to be carbon neutral by 2040 (or even 2050). Transportation is still a huge unsolved factor, as is agriculture and heating.
- Brakenshire 7y agoIt’s not on track to be carbon neutral by 2040, but that is a much higher bar than its Paris commitment.