Britain’s climate advisers are turning up the heat 🔥 on the new Labour government, urging it to commit to slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035—a bold leap from the current 78% target. The move aims to keep global warming under 1.5°C and avoid climate chaos, according to the Committee on Climate Change (CCC).
💡 Why it matters: The CCC’s latest advice comes as the government prepares its first budget in 14 years, with expectations of higher public spending and green investments. Meeting this target could turbocharge the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy while boosting jobs, says interim CCC chair Piers Forster.
⚠️ But there’s a catch: The UK is already lagging on its 2030 emissions goals and risks missing its net-zero-by-2050 pledge. The clock’s ticking ⏳—the government must submit updated climate plans to the UN by February 2025.
✈️ What’s excluded? International aviation and shipping emissions, which remain a sticky point in climate negotiations. Still, experts say hitting the 81% mark would send a \"credible\" signal to the world.
Next up: The CCC will outline its seventh carbon budget plan in February 2024, covering 2038–2042. Will the UK level up its climate game? 🌍🔋
