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The UK’s chief advisory body on climate change to recommend the government legislates to slash greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, which would make the UK the largest economy with a binding zero emissions target. ft.com/content/dc846c… via @financialtimes
some curiosities in the advice, though: we're told the CCC will argue that Scotland should aim for net zero by 2045 (it has potential to plant more forest) while Wales should aim for 95% emission reductions by 2050 because of its sheep-farming industry. By me and @OilSheppard
here's @gideonrachman today on human progress vs ecological carnage:
"I am afraid that Sir David (Attenborough) is right to fear that these technological breakthroughs will come too late to prevent tragic damage to the natural world."
ft.com/content/b1ff49…
"I am afraid that Sir David (Attenborough) is right to fear that these technological breakthroughs will come too late to prevent tragic damage to the natural world."
ft.com/content/b1ff49…
