General · 2 June 2026
Britain Sets 87% Emissions Cut Goal
Lower exposure to swings in fossil fuel costs is one aim, with ministers saying cleaner domestic energy can help protect households and firms while supporting economic activity. Britain announced the target on Tuesday for the 2038-2042 period. Ed Miliband said home-produced clean power offers protection as the country faces its second fossil fuel shock of the decade.
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