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UK set to enshrine goal for 87% emissions cut by 2040 in law -media

Published 15:56 on May 21, 2026 / Last updated at 15:56 on May 21, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), International (UN Climate Talks), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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The UK government is poised to set a legally binding goal to cut emissions by 87% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels, The Times reported on Thursday.
The UK government is poised to set a legally binding goal to cut emissions by 87% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels, The Times reported on Thursday.


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