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Scotland has been commended for its ambitious climate targets, but a report this week from the Committee on Climate Change tells the Scottish Government there is much work to do on issues like transport and agriculture. Chris Stark the Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change stated clearly: “Special mention needs to be made for the energy efficiency plan – which is the best in the UK. But it’s time to get real on transport and agriculture.” DeSmog UK spoke to key experts to find out what needs to be done if Scotland really is going to match the rhetoric and meets its own targets as countries aim to move towards Net Zero.
The Scottish Government’s new Climate Bill sets a target of reducing emissions by 90 percent by 2050. The UK government has a target of 80 percent by 2050. Both want to strengthen these goals following the IPCC 1.5°C report which will be published in early October.
The CCC report warns that the Scottish Government needs to act decisively in every sector to ensure that Scotland meets its existing commitments and to prepare itself for future more stretching goals.
