Study: Majority of UK industries currently on course to miss 2050 net zero targets

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Construction is identified as one sector facing particularly difficult carbon challenges | Credit: iStock
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Construction is identified as one sector facing particularly difficult carbon challenges | Credit: iStock

Only five sectors are decreasing their emissions, while seven are actually seeing emissions rise, University of the West of England and Zurich UK study finds

Most sectors of the UK economy are on course to miss their 2050 net zero targets, and far more government action is needed to set industry decarbonisation stategies, support consumer education and accelerate...

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