Engineers argue UK climate change policy must be reshaped if targets are to be met

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More nuclear power, improved climate adaptation and greater research into geo-engineering needed, argues report from Institute of Mechanical Engineers

The UK's current climate change policies will not be sufficient for the country to meet its legally binding target of cutting emissions 80 per cent by 2050, according to a new report from the Institute...

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