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What is the 2008 Climate Change Act?

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The Climate Change Act was passed in November 2008 with an overwhelming majority across parties. It sets out emission reduction targets that the UK must legally comply with. It represents … read more »


The Climate Change Act

The Climate Change Act

a briefing note by Samuela Bassi, Bob Ward, Dimitri Zenghelis 1 September, 2013

The Climate Change Act received Royal Assent on 26 November 2008 and set an overarching target to reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80 per cent by … read more »