Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Government prepares 2050 low-carbon master plan


Report will detail how the UK must electrify national infrastructure to meet 80 per cent carbon targets

The government is putting the finishing touches to a major report detailing a range of proposals for the UK to achieve its goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions 80 per cent on 1990 levels by mid-century.

Energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne confirmed yesterday that the report, entitled 2050 Pathways, will be released next month alongside the coalition's first annual statement to the House of Commons on energy policy.

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