Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 10 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 June 2019. It was answered by Chris Skidmore (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 June 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Climate Change
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, which local authorities have (a) declared a climate emergency and (b) resolved to go carbon net zero emissions by 2030.
- Answer
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I am pleased to confirm that on 12th June, the Government laid draft legislation to set a new net zero greenhouse gas emissions target for the UK, to be delivered by 2050. This world-leading target will bring to an end our contribution to climate change. Already we have made great progress – since 1990 we have reduced our emissions by 42% while growing our economy by 72%.
Delivering a net zero target must be a joint endeavour, crossing political boundaries, and encompassing all parts of society. To date, 128 Councils in the UK (including dependencies and territories) have declared a climate emergency with several also setting a target for net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 262224
- Session
- 2017-19
- Related items
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Climate change Local government Carbon emissions
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