In this week’s Pixie Chart of the week, we examine the new emissions target discussed in Net Zero – The UK’s Contribution to Stopping Global Warming published on 2 May by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC). The report is a response to a request from the Governments of the UK, Wales and Scotland, asking the Committee to reassess the UK’s long-term emissions targets.
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