Britain's Climate Advisors Push for Bigger Emission Cuts by 2035 🌍
The UK's Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is turning up the heat on climate action! 🔥 In a recent letter to the government, the CCC is urging an ambitious cut in greenhouse gas emissions by a whopping 81% by 2035. That's 3% more than the current target! 🎯
With the new Labour government set to roll out its first budget in 14 years next week, expectations are high. 💼💰 Rumor has it there will be boosts in public spending and, yes, probably taxes too. 💸 But it's all for a greener future! 🌿
The CCC's recommended target surpasses the existing goal of a 78% reduction compared to 1990 levels. And get this—it doesn't even include emissions from international aviation and shipping! ✈️🚢
Why the extra push? According to the CCC, hitting the 81% mark would make a real difference in keeping global warming below that critical 1.5°C threshold. 🌡️🌎 \"With climate damages already felt around the world, targeting an 81% emissions reduction by 2035 sets the right level of ambition,\" said Piers Forster, the interim chair of the CCC. 🙌
Forster added that this goal is achievable in a way that benefits jobs and the economy, as long as the country also hits its 2030 targets. Sounds like a win-win! 🏆
The clock is ticking! ⏰ The government needs to lay out an updated climate plan and set those 2035 targets before a UN deadline in February 2025. No pressure! 😅
But here's the tea ☕: Back in July, the CCC warned that Britain might miss its 2030 emissions reduction targets and was off-track for net-zero emissions by mid-century. Yikes! 😬
The advisors' recommendations will also feed into the CCC's seventh carbon budget plan for 2038-2042, expected to drop in February next year. Mark your calendars! 📅
Is the UK ready to step up its climate game? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure—the planet can't wait! 🌍❤️
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Britain's climate advisers urge steeper emissions cut target for 2035
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