Starmer: New UK target for 81% emissions cut by 2035

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced at COP29 in Azerbaijan that the UK will aim for an 81% emissions cut by 2035, exceeding previous targets. The new goal, recommended by the Climate Change Committee, aligns with the Paris Agreement’s aim to limit global warming to 1.5C. The UK’s transition towards greener energy has already significantly reduced emissions, with future reductions requiring lifestyle changes such as possible taxes on meat and dairy consumption.

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