Environmental Defense Fund: UK's Ambitious Climate Target Puts It Firmly on Path to Net Zero Emissions by 2050
December 04, 2020
December 04, 2020
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by Executive Director Jill Duggan:
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Environmental Defense Fund Europe welcomes the United Kingdom's announcement of its climate commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce its emissions by at least 68% by 2030 relative to 1990 levels. The target was released in advance of the European Council meeting next week when it is expected that the EU will confirm its 2030 target.
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Environmental Defense Fund Europe welcomes the United Kingdom's announcement of its climate commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce its emissions by at least 68% by 2030 relative to 1990 levels. The target was released in advance of the European Council meeting next week when it is expected that the EU will confirm its 2030 target.