Government poised to approve ambitious fifth carbon budget

James Murray
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Reports suggest ministers will today confirm a target to cut carbon emissions by 57 per cent by the early 2030s

The government is widely expected to formally adopt an ambitious new carbon target for the early 2030s later today, as part of the long-awaited approval of the fifth carbon budget. Energy and Climate...

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