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*Thread* Our technical report shows how a Net Zero target can be delivered across the economy through a range of costed scenarios. (1/15) #NetZeroUK theccc.org.uk/publication/ne…
Power sector emissions can be reduced to almost zero through the deployment of #renewables and firm low-carbon power - such as nuclear and CCS - whilst providing twice the amount of electricity as today. Gas will continue to play a role, but will need to be decarbonised. (2/15)
The UK has vast renewable resources. Deploying renewables is the lowest cost way to reduce power sector emissions. This means that, in aggregate, a low-carbon power system costs around the same as a high carbon alternative. (3/15)
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Deputy Director, Dr Joanne Wade is at the #netzerouk report @lorddeben 'Britain, perhaps the country that has contributed most to #climatechange via industrial revolution, can lead the world out of it in a way that is acceptable to its citizens & w/technologies that already exist
.@ChiefExecCCC "this is an enormous change & ensuring that it is a just transition will be really important. In achieving net zero, we are going to have to engage people in the changes in a way we haven't had to so far. This is not something to be afraid of." #NetZeroUK
Secretary of State @GregClarkMP @beisgovuk at #netzerouk launch: "This is a seminal work and its impact will be felt for decades to come. This report is launched at a time when we see national & international determination to do more. We know we must do more & we will do more"
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Today the CCC advises the UK should set a Net-Zero emissions target for 2050, including emissions from aviation and shipping.

This stops the UK’s contribution to global warming and is achievable at low cost through UK domestic effort.

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In October 2018 the Governments of the UK, Scotland and Wales asked the CCC to consider the UK’s long-term emission targets in light of the Paris Agreement and the IPCC special report on 1.5°C assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl…
To keep temperature rise to 1.5°C global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions need to fall to zero by 2070 - and CO₂ needs to get to zero around 2050.

A UK net-zero GHG target for 2050 is well ahead of this - recognising the UK’s capability and responsibility to lead.
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