12 juni 2019, 20:15
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Secretaris-Generaal VN
Geregistreerd: 18 mei 2005
Locatie: Limburg
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UK wil als eerste grote economie (G7) nuluitstoot tegen 2050:
Citaat:
https://electrek.co/2019/06/12/uk-net-zero-2050-target/
The UK is set to become the first G7 country to commit to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with legislation to be introduced in Parliament today.
Outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May made the announcement today, as the UK seeks to end its contribution to climate change, amending its existing Climate Change Act in the process.
The announcement follows a recent recommendation from the UK’s Committee on Climate Change to set such a goal.
That committee also made a recommendation that the UK stop the sale of any non-zero emission vehicles by 2035, moving up that deadline from 2040. It’s unclear if that recommendation will be adopted, either separately or as part of this new commitment.
“Now is the time to go further and faster to safeguard the environment for our children,” May said in a statement, adding:
“Standing by is not an option. Reaching net zero by 2050 is an ambitious target, but it is crucial that we achieve it to ensure we protect our planet for future generations.”
Though some have called the goal historic and transformative, there are still a number of critics who don’t think it’s happening soon enough. The Guardian spoke to some who think that target could be moved up to arrive sooner:
Clara Goldsmith at the Climate Coalition said: “The past 10 years have shown incredible cost reductions in clean technologies, so we firmly believe the UK can go even further, driving innovation to reach net zero before 2045.”
Prof Mark Maslin of University College London said acting sooner would create more green jobs: “We must adopt a 2030 zero carbon target.”
A group of 30 young people, ages 15 to 24, will advise the UK government on how to reach the new target.
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En Anuna is daar wslk niet bij geweest. 
Laatst gewijzigd door Micele : 12 juni 2019 om 20:20.
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