LONDON (UK) – In 2019, Britain became the first G7 member. However, despite having a set time frame of two years to devise plans to meet its climate target of net zero emissions by 2050, and having a law in place for the same, Britain stills lacks a concrete plan of action. Britons travel, eat and consume electricity.
Britain is also hosting international climate talks in November in Glasgow, where countries are expected to outline plans to meet the Paris climate agreement to keep global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit).
A parliamentary watchdog reported the details, adding, “As it gears up to host the international climate summit COP 26 a few months from now the UK Government lacks a plan for how it will achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.”
The report further added, “As much as 62% of the future reduction in emissions will rely on individual choices and behaviours, from day to day lifestyle choices to one-off purchases such as replacing boilers,”
Britain has launched several measures like subsidy schemes with an aim to reduce emission reduction and increase renewable electricity capacity. The country will also ban the sale of new cars and vans powered by petrol and diesel from 2030. However, it seems that the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee is not happy with the progress. It said, “The current ‘themes’-based approach is too broad, without clear measures for success,”
It also said the government should plan for the possibility of making the summit online due to coronavirus restrictions.