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2030 emissions target 'out of reach', admits Scot Gov

The Scottish Government is to abandon its 鈥榳orld-leading鈥� goal to cut carbon emissions by 75 per cent by 2030

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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2030 emissions target 'out of reach', admits Scot Gov

Scottish Government has admitted its 2030 target of reducing its carbon emissions by 75 per cent is out of reach as it changes direction. In a statement, the Net Zero Secretary said: "We must now act...

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