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  1. Legislation.gov.uk
    https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/27/contents

    Climate Change Act 2008 - Legislation.gov.uk

    An Act to set a target for the year 2050 for the reduction of targeted greenhouse gas emissions; to provide for a system of carbon budgeting; to establish a Committee on Climate Change; to confer...

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    The Climate Change Act 2008 (2050 Target Amendment) …
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    Climate Change Act 2008 - Parliamentary Bills - UK Parliament
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    Implementing the Climate Change Act 2008 - GOV.UK
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    The Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2021 - …
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    A legal duty to act - Climate Change Committee
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  2. Climate Change Committee
    https://www.theccc.org.uk/what-is-climate-change/a-legal-duty-to-act

    A legal duty to act - Climate Change Committee

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    Environment Act 2021 - Legislation.gov.uk
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    Climate change - GOV.UK
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    When will a carbon budget be enacted?
    It was laid before Parliament on 21 April 2021 and will need to be approved by both Houses before it can be enacted. The Government is required to set carbon budgets under the Climate Change Act 2008. They are legally binding and are intended to act as stepping stones towards the net zero target in 2050.

    Climate change targets: the road to net zero?

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    How much CO2 does the UK emit?
    However, the UK comprises around 3.7% of the world’s GDP (World Bank, 2019) and 1.9% of CO2 emissions based on consumption in 2011 (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2015). As a result, the UK represents a relatively small proportion of CO2 emissions embodied in global trade.

    The decoupling of economic growth from carbon emissions: UK evidence

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    How much CO2 does the UK import?
    The UK increased its net imports of CO2 emissions per head from 1.7 tonnes in 1992 to 5.1 tonnes per head in 2007. However, the UK comprises around 3.7% of the world’s GDP (World Bank, 2019) and 1.9% of CO2 emissions based on consumption in 2011 (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2015).

    The decoupling of economic growth from carbon emissions: UK evidence

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    How are carbon dioxide allowances distributed?
    Each participant must surrender allowances proportional to the number of tonnes of carbon dioxide they emit. This encourages them to reduce their emissions if they can do so for less than the cost of allowances. Allowances are initially distributed either freely to participants, or through an auction.

    The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan - GOV.UK

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  4. GOV.UK
    https://www.gov.uk/guidance/carbon-calculator

    Carbon calculator - GOV.UK

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    How to calculate your carbon footprint as a small business
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  5. BBC
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/58160547

    Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its net zero …

    Web3 May 2024 · The UK has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Net zero means a country takes as much of these planet-warming gases - such as carbon dioxide - out of the atmosphere ...

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  6. GOV.UK
    https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploa… · PDF file

    The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan - GOV.UK

  7. The House of Commons Library
    https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cdp-2023-01…

    Government policy on reaching Net Zero by 2050

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  8. GOV.UK
    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-governm…

    2010 to 2015 government policy: greenhouse gas emissions

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  9. House of Lords Library
    https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/climate …

    Climate change targets: the road to net zero?

    Web24 May 2021 · Sally Dray. In 2019 the Government amended the Climate Change Act to commit the UK to achieving net zero by 2050, compared to the previous target of an 80% reduction in emissions by 2050. The …

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  10. Office for National Statistics
    https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nation…

    The decoupling of economic growth from carbon …

    Web21 Oct 2019 · The Act formalised the UK’s approach to tackling climate change and required preparation for climate change risks, as well as the reduction of the net UK carbon account of at least 80% by 2050, …

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  11. IEMA
    https://www.iema.net/.../one-million-people-turn-to-act-on-co2-calcul…

    IEMA - One million people turn to Act on CO2 calculator