The legal commitment to end UK's global warming contributions by 2050
Theresa May pledged to introduce a legally binding target forcing the UK to end its contribution to climate change by the middle of the century.
In one of her last acts in office before leaving No 10, the prime minister laed legislation in the Commons, setting a target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Hitting net zero – a 100 per cent cut in emissions – will mean an end to heating of homes with traditional gas boilers, more green electricity, and a switch from petrol and diesel cars to electric vehicles, walking and cycling.
“Now is the time to go further and faster to safeguard the environment for our children. This country led the world in innovation during the Industrial Revolution, and now we must lead the world to a clear, greener form of growth."
“The government will now need to come forward with the coordinated policies, actions, and regulations needed to achieve net zero emissions by 2050,” said Rachel Reeves, the Labour MP who chairs the business, energy and industrial strategy committee.
Sept. 10, 2019