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Scotland must act bolder to reach net zero, UK advisor says

Published 00:01 on February 25, 2026 / Last updated at 14:09 on February 24, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Scotland can still reach net zero emissions by 2045 if ministers act quickly, but the risks of missing proposed carbon budgets between 2031 and 2040 are “significant” and “time is tight”, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has warned.
Scotland can still reach net zero emissions by 2045 if ministers act quickly, but the risks of missing proposed carbon budgets between 2031 and 2040 are “significant” and “time is tight”, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has warned.


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