Government poised to approve ambitious fifth carbon budget
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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