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PwC: UK cutting carbon emissions far too slowly to meet net zero goal

Despite rising levels of renewable energy, the emissions intensity of the global economy is not falling fast enough | Credit: LL28
Despite rising levels of renewable energy, the emissions intensity of the global economy is not falling fast enough | Credit: LL28
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Annual Low Carbon Economy Index confirms rate of UK decarbonisation slowed to 3.5 per cent last year, well below what is needed to meet 2050 target

The UK's progress towards its decarbonisation goals is slowing, threatening the country's ability to meet its target of hitting net zero emissions by 2050, new research released by PwC reveals today...

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