The 556-page Climate Assembly UK study makes a series of suggestions about how the Government can meet its pledge for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. “Eighty per cent of Assembly members ‘strongly agreed’ or ‘agreed’ that this should be part of how the UK gets to net-zero. “Some Assembly members suggested that exceptions would need to be made for people with family abroad or for 'essential flyers'. “The fact that Assembly members have been able to arrive at clear recommendations whilst respecting each others' values and experiences sets an example for us all. “It is vital that Parliament and Government examine and use the recommendations which the Assembly sets out today.”Committee on Climate Change Chief Executive Chris Stark said: “Climate Assembly UK has shown there is broad support for climate action in the UK, and we strongly welcome its findings.

Source: Daily Mirror September 09, 2020 23:01 UTC