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The plant is estimated to cost close to $200m and reduce the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions by 35%

They will work together on the development of renewable energy and the carbon market, the enhancement of the electrical grid and the decommissioning of old thermal capacity, among other things

An emissions limit of no less than 50% for 2030 and no less than 75% for 2040 must be set under the new law

That’s the suggestion from India’s Minister of Power who said developed countries are responsible for ‘much higher per capita emissions’

As part of the UK-wide climate change strategy, the MOD aims to contribute to the UK’s 2050 net zero target by reducing emissions and scaling up the transition to renewable energy

Global decisionmakers say there is a critical need for international collaboration and policy implementation to accelerate progress towards net zero in the run-up to COP26

Although less than half were convinced of it being a reality, 82% of UK respondents did agree the government should take some form of action to tackle climate change

The force is aiming to decarbonise its buildings and transport fleet on its route to carbon-neutrality

It will invest £80m over the next four years to boost EVs, energy efficiency and low carbon heating solutions

The Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Committee, which supervise financial services companies, should take into account the government’s legally binding commitment to transition to a net zero economy by 2050