Study: UK must cut fossil fuel production by 74 per cent by 2030 to deliver fair net zero transition

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Campaigners have urged the govenrment to end fossil fuel extraction in UK waters
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Campaigners have urged the govenrment to end fossil fuel extraction in UK waters

Researchers argue wealthier nations that can better withstand rapid cuts to fossil fuel revenues must eliminate their oil and gas production quickest

Rich countries should end oil and gas production by 2034 to give poorer nations a fair chance to replace the income they generate from fossil fuels within the framework of global climate goals, fresh research...

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