LONDON, England – Prime Minister Therese May has announced that the UK will eradicate its net contribution to climate change by 2050. This means that by 2050, the UK will reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions, improving public health, air quality and biodiversity.
Legislation laid in parliament Wednesday, June 12 amends the Climate Change Act 2008 and puts the UK on a path to become the first major economy to set net zero emission target into law.
“As the first country to legislate for long-term climate targets, we can be truly proud of our record in tackling climate change. We have made huge progress in growing our economy and the jobs market while slashing emissions. “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 cleaner, greener form of growth.
“Standing by is not an option. Reaching net zero by 2050 is an ambitious target but it is crucial that we achieve it to ensure we protect our planet for future generations,” May said.
May will meet young science and engineering students to discuss the ambitious new target, which is based on advice from independent experts and the committee on climate change.
For the first time, young people will have the chance to shape our future climate policy through the Youth Steering Group. The group, set up by the department for digital, culture, media and sport (DCMS) and led by the British Youth Council, will advise the government on priorities for environmental action and give a view on progress to date against existing commitments on climate, waste and recycling and biodiversity loss. They will start their review in…
