Zero-emissions economy is both feasible and affordable for the UK
Committee on Climate Change backs low carbon target for 2050
The UK should vigorously pursue the ambitious target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This is the conclusion of a report from the Committee on Climate Change. It concluded that this target was necessary, feasible and cost-effective.
The committee reviewed the latest evidence on climate change and appraised costs and benefits to the UK economy of net-zero emissions and concluded that the technologies to deliver net-zero were ready now