Scotland wants to tackle climate change even more

New proposals to reduce emissions by 90%.

Scotland’s status as an international climate change leader will be reinforced through new proposals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90% by 2050, Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has said. A public consultation will shortly begin on a proposed Climate Change Bill to raise further the ambition of Scotland’s already world-leading emissions reduction targets. Ms Cunningham announced details in the Scottish Parliament during a statement on the publication of 2015 statistics which show Scotland met its annual target for the second consecutive year. She also set out measures the Scottish Government will take to support these climate change ambitions. These... ... More: Official Press Release Government of Scotland

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