U.K. Sets ‘World Leading’ 2035 Climate Target. But Will Actions Match Words?

U.K. Sets ‘World Leading’ 2035 Climate Target. But Will Actions Match Words?

Share to Linkedin An aircraft comes in to land at Heathrow airport. In order to slash emissions 78% by 2035, the U. K. ... [+] will need to decarbonize not just its electricity grid, but transport, aviation, heating and agriculture. And for that it will need serious policies. The U. K. government today announced it would adopt a much tougher climate target of slashing carbon emissions 78% by 2035, in a British bid to claim global leadership on climate action. Introducing the target as part of the U. K.'s Sixth Carbon Budget, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "We want to continue to raise the bar on tackling climate change, and that's why we're setting the most ambitious target to cut emissions in the world." Dogged by high profile criticism of its climate record well ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow“”which is currently under threat from coronavirus“”the latest news indicates the U. K. government is keen to boost its credibility on climate. The announcement also throws down a challenge to U. S. President Joe Biden, who will unveil America's eagerly anticipated climate pledge this week. Crucially, and for the first time, the new budget covers emissions from aviation and