UK climate advisers urge PM to approve 'bold as possible' 2030 target

Michael Holder
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Climate Change Committee recommends UK set target to cut emissions by 'at least' 68 per cent from 1990 levels over next decade

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has today urged the UK government to outline a 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target that is "as bold as possible to inspire other world leaders to follow suit", ahead...

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