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    Scottish Government accepts 2030 climate change target is ‘out of reach’

    by Craig Paton Apr 18, 2024 2 minutes

    The Scottish Government has formally ditched a key climate change target, with Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan accepting the goal of reducing emissions by 75% by 2030 is now “out of reach”.

    She confirmed the target, which  was included in legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament in 2019, was being abandoned.

    Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure

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