Scotland confirms it has halved greenhouse gas emissions since 1990

BusinessGreen staff
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New official data shows emissions edged down one per cent in 2024, taking Scotland's emissions to 50.5 per cent below 1990 levels

Scotland has halved its greenhouse gas emissions against a 1990 baseline, according to official data that shows emissions fell one per cent in 2024 to take the country past its latest decarbonisation milestone...

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