'A good news story': CCC report points to increased economic gains from meeting climate goals

Michael Holder
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Advisors recommends Seventh Carbon Budget should seek to cut emissions 87 per cent by 2040, arguing decarbonisation will deliver major savings for households and enhance UK security

Putting the UK economy on a path towards net zero emissions over the next two decades promises to prove more cost-effective than previously thought, as lower energy bills, enhanced energy security, and...

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