Reports: Government to set new target to deliver zero emission grid by 2035

James Murray
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Boris Johnson inspects an electric van / Credit: Centrica
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Boris Johnson inspects an electric van / Credit: Centrica

The Times reports Boris Johnson will use his conference speech this week to confirm a new target to ensure all power comes from clean sources by 2035

Boris Johnson is expected to use his Conservative Party Conference speech this week to reassert his commitment to accelerating the net zero transition by announcing a new target to ensure the UK delivers...

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