CCC: Scotland's renewables masking 'lack of progress' on EVs and agriculture

Michael Holder
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Scotland is outperforming the rest of the UK on decarbonisation, but major challenges remain across transport, agriculture, forestry and heating, Climate Change Committee warns

Scotland continues to outperform the rest of the UK when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions reduction and is on course to meet upcoming climate targets. But strong progress in tackling emissions from...

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