PM warned on lack of joined-up thinking after latest climate pledge

By Tom Lowe2020-12-07T06:00:00

Boris Johnson wants emissions cut a further 15% by end of decade

Scientists and industry bosses have warned Boris Johnson that the government needs policies which “measure up” after he unveiled aims to cut the UK’s carbon emissions by a further 15% at the end of the decade.

Johnson wants to see greenhouse gas emissions down by 68% compared to 1990 levels by 2030. The previous target was 53%.

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