Great Britain will commit to deeper cuts in CO2 emissions

London government to commit to deeper cuts in carbon emissions this week donosi Financial TimesCiting unofficial sources. According to the newspaper, in the coming days Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his country’s commitment to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035. Compared to 1990

The UK’s far-reaching announcement of the new target is illustrated by the fact that the previous target, assuming a 68% emissions cut by 2030, was one of the most ambitious in the world. The UK is preparing to host the UN Climate Summit COP26 at the end of this year.

Great Britain adopts a stricter CO2 emissions target

The new target is also likely to cover emissions from international aviation and shipping. According to the Financial Times, the target will be announced before the US Climate Summit on Thursday, where President Joe Biden will present the goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the world’s largest economy.

Achieving the new goal will require profound changes in the way the economy operates. Speech including. On removing carbon from the electricity system, reducing UK meat and dairy consumption, introducing low-carbon heating systems in homes and afforestation of new land.

The UK was one of the first major economies to commit to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. The United States is expected to adopt a similar goal under the Joe Biden administration. As host of COP26 in Glasgow in November, the UK is trying to persuade other countries to adopt more ambitious climate goals ahead of the summit.. This effort was supported by the United States’ re-accession to the Paris climate agreement in January.

COP26 summit may be delayed by a year

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the COP26 summit has been postponed by a year, and the UK is preparing contingency plans should the health crisis persist, the Financial Times reports. These plans assume a virtual peak, delay event, or hybrid model with a small number of participants.