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Climate Change Act 2008

2008LegislativeAdaptation, MitigationMore details
Sectors: Waste, Transport, Economy-wide, Energy
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Resilient infrastructure, Fossil fuel divestment, Net zero growth plan, Sustainable fishing

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Climate Change Act 2008
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  • Net UK carbon account for the year 2050 at least 100% lower than the 1990 baseline. This replaces the historic target of 80% cut in GHG emissions by 2050 compared with a 1990 baselineEconomy-wide: Economy Wide · Target year: 2050
  • 80% cut in GHG emissions by 2050 compared with a 1990 baselineEconomy-wide: Economy Wide · Target year: 2050
  • Emissions are at least 80% lower than the baseline by 2050 compared with a 1990 baselineEconomy-wide: Economy Wide · Target year: 2050

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